Improving access to hearing healthcare in Alabama
Official title: Improving Access and Affordability of Adult Hearing Healthcare: Effectiveness of Community-based Interventions in West Central and South Alabama
Funded at University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa · NIH-11004961 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making hearing healthcare easier to get for adults in West Central and South Alabama, especially for those who might feel lonely or have trouble thinking clearly because of mild to moderate hearing loss, and it involves the community to find the best ways to help.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tuscaloosa, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2021 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $578,996 |
| NIH project number | 5R33DC019073-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004961 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults living in West Central and South Alabama who experience mild to moderate hearing loss and have limited access to hearing healthcare.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the targeted geographic areas or those with severe hearing loss may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to affordable hearing healthcare for adults in West Central and South Alabama. It aims to address the negative impacts of hearing loss, such as social isolation and cognitive decline, particularly in underserved communities. The study employs community-based participatory research to identify the specific needs of individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss and develop effective intervention strategies. By involving the community in the research process, the project seeks to create tailored solutions that improve hearing healthcare delivery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with hearing loss by providing better access to necessary healthcare services.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-based interventions can effectively improve access to healthcare services, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hay-Mccutcheon, Marcia Jean — University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
- Study coordinator: Hay-Mccutcheon, Marcia Jean
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.