Table 2.
Baseline characteristics. Values are numbers (percentages) unless otherwise stated.
| Randomized study population (N = 751) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline characteristics | Test group 1 (n = 251) | Test group 2 (n = 250) | Control group (n = 250) |
| Mean (SD) age, years | 63 | 63 | 62 |
| Female sex of participants | 136 (54) | 139 (56) | 131 (52) |
| Analyzed study population (N = 658) | |||
| Type of HL according to gold standard assessment | (n = 231) | (n = 214) | (n = 213) |
| No HL/normal hearing | 67 (29) | 60 (28) | 74 (35) |
| Simple HL | 140 (61) | 137 (64) | 129 (60) |
| Complicated HL and/or serious ear disorder | 24 (10) | 17 (8) | 10 (5) |
SD, Standard deviation; HL, Hearing loss.