How well do you hear speech in noise?
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests how well people understand speech in noisy settings, comparing younger and older adults with normal hearing and older adults with hearing loss. It aims to improve our understanding of hearing aid benefits.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 35 years old OR between 60 and 80 years old.
- Either have normal hearing or mild-to-moderate hearing loss that is similar in both ears.
- If you have hearing loss, you should use hearing aids or be ready to try them.
- Speak English fluently (since the test uses English speech).
- Score above 22 on a standard memory/cognition test (MoCA).
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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