Executive function (EF) training for Age-Related Hearing Loss

Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
Age-Related Hearing Loss+1 More ConditionsExecutive function (EF) training - Behavioral
Eligibility
45 - 80
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial will study the effects of an executive function training program on cognition and mobility in three groups of adults: those with age-related hearing loss, those with normal hearing, and middle-aged adults.

Eligible Conditions
  • Age-Related Hearing Loss
  • Aging

Treatment Effectiveness

Phase-Based Effectiveness

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N/A

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Study Objectives

10 Primary · 20 Secondary · Reporting Duration: baseline

after 12 weeks
Post-training Change in auditory 2-back accuracy
Post-training Change in auditory 2-back reaction time
Post-training Change in stride time (mean, standard deviation [SD] of stride time)
Post-training Change in stride time variability (mean, standard deviation [SD] of stride time)
Post-training D-KEFS Stroop
Post-training Functional neuroimaging (fNIRS)
Post-training Mobility functioning as assessed by the Mini BESTest
Post-training Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Post-training Multi-Talker word perception (accuracy)
Post-training Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test
Post-training Subjective balance confidence
Post-training Subjective listening self efficacy
Post-training Trail Making Test
Post-training WAIS-IV Digit Symbol Coding
Post-training WAIS-IV Digit span
baseline
Pre-training Change in auditory 2-back accuracy
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Pre-training Change in stride time (mean, standard deviation [SD] of stride time)
Pre-training Change in stride time variability (mean, standard deviation [SD] of stride time)
Pre-training D-KEFS Stroop
Pre-training Functional neuroimaging (fNIRS)
Pre-training Mobility functioning as assessed by the Mini BESTest
Pre-training Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Pre-training Multi-Talker word perception (accuracy)
Pre-training Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test
Pre-training Subjective balance confidence
Pre-training Subjective listening self efficacy
Pre-training Trail Making Test
Pre-training WAIS-IV Digit Symbol Coding
Pre-training WAIS-IV Digit span

Trial Safety

Phase-Based Safety

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo Group
All patients enrolled in this trial will receive the new treatment.

Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

Wait-list control
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Executive function (EF) training
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Active Control

Experimental Treatment

120 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Executive function (EF) training · No Placebo Group · N/A

Executive function (EF) training
Behavioral
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Executive function (EF) training · Intervention Types: Behavioral
Wait-list controlNoIntervention Group · 1 Intervention: Wait-list control · Intervention Types:

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: baseline

Who is running the clinical trial?

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)OTHER_GOV
1,267 Previous Clinical Trials
25,601,393 Total Patients Enrolled
Concordia University, MontrealLead Sponsor
19 Previous Clinical Trials
4,121 Total Patients Enrolled

Eligibility Criteria

Age 45 - 80 · All Participants · 0 Total Inclusion Criteria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What objectives are researchers hoping to accomplish with this research endeavor?

"This clinical trial's primary outcome is measuring the accuracy of multi-talker word perception following training. Additionally, participants will also be evaluated on their verbal memory using the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT), subjective balance confidence with the ABC Balance Confidence Questionnaire, and global cognitive status through a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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Is enrollment into this experiment still available?

"Clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this clinical trial is actively recruiting patients; the study was initially announced on August 30th 2020 and has been updated as recently as June 9th 2022." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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Could I qualify to take part in this research?

"Those willing to be part of this research must have presbycusis and fall within the age range between 45 and 80. The trial is currently searching for roughly 120 volunteers." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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Does this research encompass participants who have attained 18 years of age?

"This medical trial requires the participation of patients aged 45-80. However, there are 55 trials for minors and 367 for seniors outside this age range." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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What is the enrollment count for this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. According to information featured on clinicaltrials.gov, the trial which was initially announced on August 30th 2020 is actively seeking participants. The study requires 120 patients from a single site." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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