Hearing loss Ear, Nose and Throat Hearing loss, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are randomised to either experimental or control groups based on a dynamic adaptive allocation algorithm using stratification variables of age (less than 75 years: 75 years or older) and
Sponsors
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Current hearing aid user 2. Four-frequency average hearing thresholds greater than 20dB HL 3. Need in their personal plan relating to improving speech-in-noise intelligibility 4. Regular communication partner who is willing to complete the training program with them 5. Fluent and comfortable conversing in English 6. No significant self-reported memory or neurological problems 7. Not colour blind
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Average hearing threshold within normal limits 2. No reported difficulties understanding speech in noise 3. Unable to complete a training program at home 4. Unable to attend Wrexham Audiology Service for required research appointments 5. Diagnosed or self reported memory or neurological problems 6. Unable to comfortably converse in English 7. Colour-blind
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Speech in noise performance, measured using the signal to noise ratio loss on QuickSIN at baseline and after training has been completed | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Subjective handicap assessed by Total, Social and Emotional scores from the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly Questionnaire and Glasgow disability measured at baseline and after training has been completed 2. Signal to noise threshold on the Modified Co-ordinate Response Measure measured at baseline and after training has been completed 3. Scores for words and numbers on the Dual Task of Listening and Memory measures, measured at baseline and after training has been completed | — |
Countries
United Kingdom, Wales
Outcome results
None listed