The purpose of this study is to study blast-exposed Veterans who report hearing handicap but show normal or near normal results on standard audiometric testing. The characteristics and nature of their auditory and auditory-related skills will be examined, along with whether coexisting PTSD contributes to the hearing problems of these Veterans. In a preliminary treatment study, a sub-sample of these Veterans will be fitted with mild-gain hearing aids to determine if they benefit from low-level amplification of high-frequency sounds.
Age range
20 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults (HHIA)
Timeframe: The participants wore their hearing aids for 6 months-fitting (baseline to 6-months post-fitting). The delayed group had a 6-month delay prior to treatment.
Hearing Aid Benefit (Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit, APHAB)
Timeframe: The APHAB was administered 6-months post-fitting. The delayed group had a 6-month delay prior to the treatment (6-months of wearing the hearing aids).
Intent to Continue Use
Timeframe: 6 months post-fitting