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New treatment option for Hearing Handicap
Official title Mediators and Moderators of Auditory Training
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06812273
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how Auditory Training (AT) may help people better understand speech in noisy environments. As people get older, it becomes harder for them to hear speech clearly when there is background noise.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 85. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 18-30 and 60-85 years of age.
- No self-reported auditory difficulties and normal or near-normal hearing sensitivity as measured by SRTs.
- Older adults aged 50-85 should have no more than typical hearing loss for their age and no evidence of dementia.
- Fluent in English and/or Spanish
You likely can't join if
- Abnormal vision or hearing prohibitive of training
- History of seizures, focal brain lesion, or head injury with loss of consciousness
- Physical handicap (motor or perceptual) that would impede training procedures
- Medical illness requiring treatment during the study timeline
- Social, educational or economic hardship prohibitive to training schedule
- Concurrent enrollment in other cognitive training studies
See the full eligibility criteria
- 18-30 and 60-85 years of age.
- No self-reported auditory difficulties and normal or near-normal hearing sensitivity as measured by SRTs.
- Older adults aged 50-85 should have no more than typical hearing loss for their age and no evidence of dementia.
- Fluent in English and/or Spanish
- Abnormal vision or hearing prohibitive of training
- History of seizures, focal brain lesion, or head injury with loss of consciousness
- Physical handicap (motor or perceptual) that would impede training procedures
- Medical illness requiring treatment during the study timeline
- Social, educational or economic hardship prohibitive to training schedule
- Concurrent enrollment in other cognitive training studies
- History of major psychiatric illness, including psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression, alcohol or substance abuse, recent bereavement
- Plans to travel out of the area for more than 1 week during the intervention period
- Residence too far from the testing site, which would prevent attending the testing sessions (\> 60 miles)
- Not being proficient enough in English or Spanish that would prevent following and understanding all instructions and completing all testing sessions Additional exclusion criteria for older adults:
- Diagnosis of dementia or other neurological disease, including mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
- Telephone-Montreal Cognitive Assessment (t-MoCA) score of 16 or less or Montreal Cognitive AssessmentMoCA) score of 20 or less
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Riverside, California, United States
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Portland, Oregon, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 85 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Riverside, California, United States; Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Portland, Oregon, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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