Hidden hearing loss: brain waves and speech in noise
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study explores a possible condition called 'hidden hearing loss' – where you struggle to hear in noisy situations despite passing a standard hearing test. It uses a special brain-wave test (LS Chirp ABR) to see if there is a link between your brain's response and how well you understand speech in noise.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old.
- Your standard hearing test (pure-tone audiometry) shows normal hearing in both ears.
- You do not have any emotional or neurological conditions that could affect test results.
- You score 21 or higher on a cognitive screening test (MoCA).
- You either have no tinnitus, have tinnitus lasting 3+ months, or have trouble hearing speech in noisy places (even though your hearing test is normal).
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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