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NCT05593484 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
School Screening and Telemedicine Specialty Referral to Address Childhood Hearing Loss in Rural Alaska
A NA study of Hearing Loss, sponsored by University of Arkansas.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8,060
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT05593484 is a NA study of Hearing Loss that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Arkansas. The registered enrollment target is 8,060 participants, above the 5,982-participant average among 58 other Hearing Loss trials with a reported enrollment target (35% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT05593484, a NA study of Hearing Loss, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Arkansas.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8,060 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The prevalence of childhood hearing loss in rural Alaska is disproportionately high and predominately infection-related. With preventive screenings and access to health care, much of childhood hearing loss is preventable. Although state-mandated school screening helps identify children with hearing loss, loss to follow-up is pervasive and exacerbated by a scarcity of specialists in rural regions. A mixed methods cluster randomized trial conducted in northwest Alaska demonstrated that telemedicine can significantly reduce loss to follow-up. This stepped wedge trial, in partnership with Southcentral Foundation, will build on this existing work to develop a model that can be scaled in diverse environments. We will adapt and implement a new telemedicine intervention called Specialty Telemedicine Access for Referrals (STAR). This trial will be conducted in 3 regions in rural Alaska that represent multiple healthcare systems. Based on stakeholder feedback and evidence generated from the previous trial, an enhanced mobile health (mHealth) hearing screening will be implemented in all participating schools prior to the STAR intervention, and the telemedicine referral to specialty care (STAR intervention) will be moved from the clinic directly into the school. This stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial is part of a larger hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation trial. The stepped wedge trial will evaluate the effectiveness of the STAR intervention in reducing loss to follow-up from referred school hearing screening in 3 regions of Alaska: Kodiak, Petersburg and Lower Yukon (n=23 schools, \~2,015 K-12 students/year). The STAR Intervention will be compared to the standard referral of a letter home to families. Cluster randomization at the level of school will be performed, with schools (clusters) randomized to one of two sequences. The effectiveness outcome (i.e., proportion of children who receive follow-up) will be evaluated over three academic years (2023-2026), with S
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Standard Referral
- OTHER Specialty Telemedicine Access for Referrals (STAR)
Study Locations (1)
Alaska
- Southcentral Foundation - Anchorage
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 8,060 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-09-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-06-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05593484
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05593484 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 8,060 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 5,982-participant average among 58 other Hearing Loss trials with a reported enrollment target (35% higher). The listed sponsor is University of Arkansas, which has 318 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Hearing Loss appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Standard Referral is the first listed.
NCT05593484 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Alaska.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05593484 about?
NCT05593484 is a clinical study titled "School Screening and Telemedicine Specialty Referral to Address Childhood Hearing Loss in Rural Alaska". The prevalence of childhood hearing loss in rural Alaska is disproportionately high and predominately infection-related. With preventive screenings and access to health care, much of childhood hearing loss is preventable. Although state-mandated school screening helps identify children with hearing ...
What is the current status of trial NCT05593484?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 8,060 participants. The study started on 2023-09-01. Estimated completion is 2027-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT05593484 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Hearing Loss.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05593484?
The interventions under investigation include: Standard Referral (OTHER), Specialty Telemedicine Access for Referrals (STAR) (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05593484?
This trial is sponsored by University of Arkansas, which has 318 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05593484 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Alaska. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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