Studying How Hearing Aids Impact First-time Hearing Aid Users' Experiences Before, During, and Post-fitting
Is this your first time using hearing aids? We want to learn how they affect your daily life through three short online surveys.
Why this Research Matters
The study looks at how hearings aids affect daily life. We want to better understand what life is like for people with hearing loss - with and without hearing aids. We’ll ask about your thoughts and experiences before, during, and after you start using your hearing aids.
What to Expect
If you join this study, you will fill out three online surveys about your experience as a new hearing aid user. The first survey is before you are fitted for your hearing aids. This survey will ask about your expectations and views towards hearing aids. The next two surveys are 2 and 6 months after you are fitted for your hearing aids. These surveys will ask about your experience as a new hearing aid user.
Study Duration
You will fill out three online surveys. Each one takes about 20 minutes each. The study lasts about 6 months.
Who can Participate
You may join this study if you:
• Are at least 18 years old
• Have any kind of hearing loss
• Have not gotten hearing aids yet
• Will be using a regular hearing aid that goes in or behind the ear
• Can read and write in English on your own
Study ID
Protocol Number: 24-0643
Compensation Information
Meet the Team
Vinaya Manchaiah, AuD, PhD
Principal Investigator