By InvitationNot Applicable

Hearing Screening in Adults Over 50 Years Old

Czechia330 participantsStarted 2025-01-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this single-arm quasi-experimental study is to evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness, and management of three different hearing screening methods in adults aged 50 years and older in the Czech Republic. The main questions it aims to answer are: Are the selected hearing screening methods effective in detecting hearing loss in the target population? Can these methods be successfully implemented within the national healthcare system to address gaps in current practices? Participants will: 1. Undergo hearing screening using all three methods, conducted by general practitioners, to assess their performance. 2. Complete follow-up evaluations conducted by ENT specialists to confirm diagnostic results.

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent (IC) and consent for personal data processing (CPDP). * Age 50 years or older. Exclusion Criteria: * Known diagnosed persistent hearing impairment. * Inability to sufficiently understand study instructions due to language barriers. * Medical condition preventing participation in all parts of the study. * Inability or unwillingness to complete all parts of the study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Number of Participants with Hearing Loss Detected by Pure-tone Screening Audiometry

Timeframe: From enrollment by the general practitioner to ENT examination, up to 4 weeks.

Number of Participants with Hearing Loss Detected by Whisper Test

Timeframe: From enrollment by the general practitioner to ENT examination, up to 4 weeks.

Number of Participants with Hearing Loss Detected by the HHIA Questionnaire

Timeframe: From enrollment by the general practitioner to ENT examination, up to 4 weeks.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06894927

SponsorUniversity Hospital Hradec Kralove

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-30

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Hearing Loss, Bilateral Sensorineural, Progressive trials

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Number of Participants with Hearing Loss Detected by Pure-tone Screening Audiometry

Timeframe: From enrollment by the general practitioner to ENT examination, up to 4 weeks.

Number of Participants with Hearing Loss Detected by Whisper Test

Timeframe: From enrollment by the general practitioner to ENT examination, up to 4 weeks.

Number of Participants with Hearing Loss Detected by the HHIA Questionnaire

Timeframe: From enrollment by the general practitioner to ENT examination, up to 4 weeks.