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Study identifier: NCT07146607 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 30, 2026
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Evaluating an Audiology Text-Message Protocol to Support Hearing Aid Use in NHS Adult Audiology Patients

Condition: Hearing Loss  ·  Sponsor: WSAUD A/S

PhaseNA
Planned participants70
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

Over 18 million adults in the United Kingdom have significant hearing loss, linked to isolation, depression and comorbidities. Hearing aids are the main management option yet are frequently unused (\~23%) or used irregularly (\<40%), wasting NHS resources and reducing quality-of-life gains. Digital behaviour-change interventions can improve self-management between appointments. Florence, an NHS-endorsed text-messaging system, has been used in the management of other long-term conditions, but has not yet been applied within audiology. This study will test a standardised audiology text-message protocol, delivered via Florence, to support new NHS hearing aid users, aiming to improve adherence, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness. Outcomes assess trial feasibility (primary objective), proof-of concept for efficacy (secondary objective), and process evaluation (tertiary objective).

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Talk to the study team

Emma E Broome, PhD  ·  +44 (0) 115 8232606  ·  emma.broome1@nottingham.ac.uk

Helen Henshaw, PhD  ·  +44 (0) 115 8232606  ·  helen.henshaw@nottingham.ac.uk

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Locations (3)

QMC Ropewalk HouseNottingham, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomEnrolling By Invitation
Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TPSunderland, United KingdomRecruiting
Audiology Department Suite 2 Thomas Linacre Centre Parsons Walk Wigan WN1 1RUWigan, United KingdomRecruiting

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