The Center for Amplification, Rehabilitation and Listening (CARL) at Towson University is conducting research examining how first time users of amplification adjust to their hearing aids.
Participants must:
? never have tried hearing aids
? be at least 18 years old with sensorineural hearing loss in both ears
? be a native English speaker
? have the cognitive skills and endurance to complete all testing
? have sufficient literacy to complete all test instruments
? have no other significant medical problems (such as stroke, paresis or aphasia)
? be motivated to wear behind-the-ear style hearing aids
? be able to attend all testing sessions
Participants who qualify will:
? receive a free hearing evaluation
? receive free use of premium digital hearing aids during the study
? be able to purchase any pair of the sponsoring company?s hearing aids at 40% off the retail price upon completion of the study.
If interested please email Dr. Brian Kreisman for more details: {CARLstudy@gmail.com}.
Approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Towson University on April 1, 2011 IRB #11-1X26
