Plain-English translation of NCT05936034 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether providing hearing aids to cancer patients who have developed hearing loss from platinum-based chemotherapy can improve their quality of life. Platinum-based chemotherapy — a common cancer treatment — often causes hearing problems like reduced hearing ability and ringing in the ears as a side effect. Researchers want to see if fitting patients with hearing aids can help them hear better and feel better overall.
About 4 out of every 10 cancer patients develop hearing problems within five years of receiving platinum-based chemotherapy, but there's no clear standard treatment to manage this side effect. By studying whether hearing aids can help, researchers hope to find a practical way to improve quality of life for people dealing with this common problem.
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If you qualify, you'll either receive a hearing aid as part of the study (experimental group) or continue with your usual care (comparison group). Throughout the study, researchers will monitor your quality of life through visits and assessments to see whether the hearing aid helps you feel better, hear better, and cope better with your cancer treatment. The study involves 52 patients total.
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