Understanding Hidden Hearing Loss in Older Adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study investigates 'hidden hearing loss'—a condition where people have normal standard hearing test results but still struggle to hear in difficult situations. Researchers want to understand this problem better in adults over 60 to potentially improve diagnosis and treatment.
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Who can take part
- Be 60 years old or older
- Have normal or near-normal results on standard hearing tests (thresholds of 25 dB or better at common frequencies)
- Report difficulties hearing even though standard tests seem normal
- Speak Mandarin Chinese fluently
- Have no history of ear disease, ear injury, or medications that damage hearing
- Have no neurological, psychiatric, or major medical conditions affecting the nervous system
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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