Hearing and Thinking in Older Adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how hearing and thinking (cognition) change as people get older. It may help researchers find links between hearing ability and brain function in healthy older adults.
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Who can take part
- You have normal hearing (tested with a standard hearing exam).
- You live in one of the three specific neighborhoods the study is recruiting from.
- You have health insurance or are part of a social security system.
- You do not have a history of brain or nerve conditions (like a stroke or Parkinson's).
- You are not currently taking any medication for mood, anxiety, or mental health (psychotropic drugs).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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