Trial to help you hear speech in noisy places
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to help people with age-related hearing loss understand conversations in noisy environments. It might improve your ability to hear clearly when there is background noise.
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Who can take part
- You are between 55 and 80 years old.
- You have normal hearing or age-related hearing loss (you may or may not use hearing aids).
- You have not had a traumatic brain injury or noise-related ear damage.
- You do not have a pacemaker or any other implanted metal device.
- You do not have a history of heart conditions.
- You are not taking medications that affect brain chemicals involved in vagus nerve stimulation.
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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