Table 2 SENSE-Cog Randomised Controlled Trial Sensory Intervention sensory devices to be supplied, who pays costs and duration
Device | Supplier | Cost | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
Hearing aid: Muse i2400 Mini Behind the ear | Starkey Hearing Technologies | Free to participant | Participant keeps during and after study |
Personal listening amplifier | Accredited supplier such as Mini Tech, Pocket Talker, or equivalent | Free to participant | Return after study and option to purchase at participant’s own expense |
Additional auditory or visual equipment as advised by the sensory support therapist | Starkey Hearing Technologies or other specialist suppliers | Participant’s own expense | Participant keeps during and after study |
Glasses lenses (including yellow filters if needed) | Essillor International | Free to participant | Participant keeps during and after study |
Glasses frames (participant choice) | Local optician | Free basic frames or other frames at participant’s own expense | Participant keeps during and after study |
Lamp | Any supplier provided that the required criteria are met | Free to participant | Return after study and option to purchase at participant’s own expense |
Glasses straps | Croakies or equivalent supplier | Free to participant | Participant keeps during and after study |