Hearing rehabilitation for older adults in nursing homes
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests a special rehabilitation program that helps nursing home residents with hearing problems improve their communication and quality of life. If you join, you will learn exercises and strategies to hear and talk better with others.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You live in a nursing home (long-term care facility).
- You have some hearing loss (this study does not require you to wear a hearing aid).
- You are able to participate in group activities and answer questions.
- You do not currently use any hearing aid.
- You have not already taken part in a similar hearing training program.
- You are not under legal guardianship or similar protection.
- Your life expectancy is at least 6 months (no life-threatening illness right now).
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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