WhatsApp AI Support vs Paper Support for First-Time Hearing Aid Users

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Hearing Loss
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
66 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Pretoria · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to advance hearing care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) through the rigorous evaluation and optimization of innovative interventions and technologies. This study encompasses the following key aim: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a WhatsApp-delivered AI-enabled support and acclimatization programme for adults receiving preset hearing aids i…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years and older * Confirmed mild to severe (20 to \< 80 dB PTA in both ears) hearing loss (determined during baseline assessments) * Willing/available to commit to 5-week follow-up * Must have access to their own personal WhatsApp * Functional proficiency in English, isiXho…
Contacts

Caitlin Frisby, PhD Audiology

+27 78 300 2511

caitlin.frisby@up.ac.za

CONTACT

Tersia de Kock, MA (Audiology)

+27 84 514 2086

tersia@hearxfoundation.org

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