Hearing Loss and Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Mental health clinical trials.
This study follows adults over 60 with age-related hearing loss to understand how hearing changes may relate to early signs of dementia. Researchers will monitor your hearing and thinking abilities over time to find connections between the two.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older
- You have sensorineural hearing loss (damage to the inner ear or nerve), not caused by infection, injury, or other conditions
- Your hearing loss is roughly equal in both ears (within 15 decibels at standard frequencies)
- You can follow instructions and complete hearing tests and memory assessments
- You live in the study area full-time and can commit to long-term follow-up visits
- You do not have serious brain conditions (stroke, Parkinson's, brain tumors) or uncontrolled heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease
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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