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Auditory Training for Age-Related Hearing Loss
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Led By Sandra Gordon-Salant, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by University of Maryland, College Park
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
young normal-hearing listeners, 18-35 years, hearing thresholds less than 25 decibels (dB) HL from 250 - 4000 Hz;
Age and hearing sensitivity: young normal-hearing listeners, 18-35 years, hearing thresholds less than 25 decibels (dB) HL from 250 - 4000 Hz; older normal-hearing listeners, 65-85 years, hearing thresholds less than 25 dB HL, from 250-4000 Hz; older hearing-impaired listeners, 65-85 years, with mild-to-moderate, high frequency sensorineural hearing loss; high school diploma
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up completion of study, approximately 30 months
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is testing ways to improve hearing in elderly adults with age-related hearing loss.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking adults with age-related hearing issues. Participants can be young adults (18-35) with normal hearing or older adults (65-85) with mild-to-moderate high-frequency hearing loss, all having good cognitive health as assessed by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Those with severe hearing loss, cognitive impairments, non-native English speakers, or neurological diseases cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing auditory training focused on temporal cues to improve listening skills in individuals affected by age-related hearing loss. The goal is to understand and utilize brain adaptability to develop strategies that may counteract the negative effects of aging on auditory processing.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves non-invasive auditory training exercises rather than medication or surgery, side effects are minimal but could include fatigue or frustration during the learning process.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am 18-35 years old with normal hearing.
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Young people with good hearing between 18-35 years old and older people with good hearing between 65-85 years old, as well as older people with mild-to-moderate high frequency hearing loss between 65-85 years old, are eligible. They must also have a high school diploma.
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I am a native English speaker.
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I am between 65-85 years old with good hearing.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ completion of study, approximately 30 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~completion of study, approximately 30 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Improvement in behavioral auditory temporal processing measures (Aim 1)
Improvement in recognition of trained stimuli - fast speech (Aim 2)
Secondary outcome measures
Change in phase locking to trained or equivalent stimuli (Aim 2)
Change in reconstruction accuracy to trained or equivalent stimuli (Aim 2)
Change in spectral energy and neural phase locking for trained stimuli (Aim 1)
Trial Design
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Auditory training: temporal cuesExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Aim 1: Listeners will hear target acoustic stimuli that vary in a temporal (timing/duration) cue for 9, 1-hour training sessions and will receive correct-answer feedback.
Aim 2: Listeners will hear sentences that vary in speech rate for 6, 1-hour training sessions and will receive correct-answer feedback.
Group II: Auditory training: non-temporal cuesActive Control1 Intervention
Aim 1: Listeners will hear target acoustic stimuli that vary in either stimulus intensity or stimulus frequency during 9, 1-hour training sessions and will receive correct-answer feedback.
Aim 2: Listeners will hear speech in varying levels of noise during 6, 1-hour training sessions and will receive correct-answer feedback.
Group III: Passive control group (Aims 1 and 2)Active Control1 Intervention
Listeners will be evaluated on pre-training and post-training tests, but will receive no training at all.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Maryland, College ParkLead Sponsor
155 Previous Clinical Trials
45,260 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Aging (NIA)NIH
1,671 Previous Clinical Trials
28,016,658 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institutes of Health (NIH)NIH
2,697 Previous Clinical Trials
7,492,192 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am 18-35 years old with normal hearing.Young people with good hearing between 18-35 years old and older people with good hearing between 65-85 years old, as well as older people with mild-to-moderate high frequency hearing loss between 65-85 years old, are eligible. They must also have a high school diploma.I am a native English speaker.I am between 65-85 years old with mild-to-moderate high frequency hearing loss.You need to pass a hearing test that checks if your brain responds to sounds.You need to have normal cognitive function as tested by Montreal Cognitive Assessment.You need to pass a hearing test that checks if your brain responds to sound.I do not have hearing loss caused by problems in my ear canal or middle ear.I am a native English speaker.I have difficulty with memory or thinking clearly.I have severe or profound difficulty hearing.English is not my first language.I am between 65-85 years old with good hearing.I do not have any neurological diseases.You have to pass a test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment to show that your brain is working normally.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Auditory training: temporal cues
- Group 2: Auditory training: non-temporal cues
- Group 3: Passive control group (Aims 1 and 2)
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Auditory Processing Disorder Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT03475043 — N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the target enrollment size for this investigation?
"Absolutely. Per information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this research initiative is actively looking for prospective patients to join their study. First posted in February 21st 2018 and most recently updated in 24th 2022, the trial needs 405 volunteers from one location."
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Are there any opportunities for individuals to join this clinical trial as participants?
"As attested by clinicialtrials.gov, enrollment for this research trial is open and ongoing - the original post was published in February 2018 while its most recent update occurred on February 24th 2022."
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Is the cut-off age for this trial set at 75 years or below?
"According to the trial's eligibility criteria, individuals must be at least 18 years of age and no older than 85 in order to take part."
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Is it feasible to become part of this research endeavor?
"This clinical trial is recruiting 405 participants aged between 18-85 that suffer from auditory inattention. Additionally, these candidates must possess normal cognitive function (as tested by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment), be native English speakers, pass an auditory brainstem response test to verify the presence of recordable brainwaves when exposed to acoustic stimuli, have a high school diploma and demonstrate hearing thresholds less than 25 decibels (dB) HL ranging from 250 - 4000 Hz for younger listeners aged 18-35 or older listeners aged 65-85 with mild-to moderate sensorineural hearing loss at higher frequencies."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Virginia
What site did they apply to?
University of Maryland
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
What questions have other patients asked about this trial?
How long does the trial last? How frequent are the visits. Low long does each visit last? What does the trial entail?
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
Why did patients apply to this trial?
I have hearing loss in the high and low frequencies of both ears. The hearing loss is not symetric.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
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