Auditory Training for Hearing Loss
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you have a medical illness requiring treatment during the study, you may be excluded from participating.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Auditory Training for hearing loss?
Research shows that auditory training, which involves active listening exercises, can help improve speech perception and other listening skills in people with hearing loss. Studies suggest it can be a useful tool in auditory rehabilitation, although the quality of evidence varies and more high-quality research is needed.12345
Is auditory training safe for humans?
How does auditory training differ from other treatments for hearing loss?
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how Auditory Training (AT) may help people better understand speech in noisy environments. As people get older, it becomes harder for them to hear speech clearly when there is background noise. This can be frustrating, and it can affect their independence and quality of life. AT is often used to support people with and without hearing loss, especially when a person is not a good candidate for a hearing aid or when amplification from a hearing aid does not improve performance.The investigators want to gather reliable data to understand how AT works and what affects its success.The main questions the trial aims to answer are:* How do different types of sounds influence the effectiveness of auditory training?* Which auditory training approaches are most successful in improving speech understanding?* How do personal traits impact the results of auditory training?The investigators will study a large and diverse group of 1,260 participants, including both young and older adults, to evaluate various auditory training approaches.You will:* Take part in auditory training sessions that include different types of auditory tasks.* Complete tests that measure how well they understand speech in both quiet and noisy settings.* Complete surveys on personal data like demographics, hearing challenges and other factors to help researchers understand what might influence training results.The investigators will measure and compare the results of these approaches to find out which ones are most effective. This could help people who are at risk of cognitive decline, like those at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Research Team
Aaron Seitz, PhD
Principal Investigator
Northeastern University
Tess Koerner, PhD
Principal Investigator
Oregon Health and Science University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals with hearing loss, including both young and older adults. Participants will engage in auditory training to improve speech understanding in noise. They must be willing to undergo various auditory tasks, tests, and surveys. Specific eligibility details are not provided but typically include factors like age range and hearing loss severity.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Auditory Training
Participants take part in auditory training sessions that include different types of auditory tasks
Testing
Participants complete tests to measure speech understanding in quiet and noisy settings
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after training
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Auditory Training
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Northeastern University
Lead Sponsor
University of California, Riverside
Collaborator
Oregon Health and Science University
Collaborator