Hearing Loss, Age-Related study: Group Singing vs Audiobook Club
Official title Benefits of Choir for Older Adults With Unaddressed Hearing Loss (WP2)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06580847
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to find out if joining a choir improves the ability to understand speech in noisy places and overall well-being for older adults with untreated hearing loss.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for adults aged 60 or older who have hearing loss that has not been treated.
- What's involved
- Participants will be randomly assigned to either a group singing program or an audiobook club for 12 weeks. They will complete tests for hearing, speech understanding, and well-being at the start, end, and during weekly sessions.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 12 weeks and requires weekly participation in the assigned activity along with specific testing sessions.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
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Who can take part
Ages 60 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adults aged 60 years and older;
- Bilateral mild-to-moderate hearing loss (20-49 dB hearing level), measured using four-frequency pure-tone average across both ears (4FPTA) measured...
- Unaddressed hearing loss (i.e., participants must not currently use a hearing aid, cochlear implant, or assistive listening device);
- No significant cognitive impairment, to be assessed with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment for people with hearing impairment (MoCA-H), with...
- Not use a pacemaker or anti-arrhythmic agents/medications;
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults aged 60 years and older;
- Bilateral mild-to-moderate hearing loss (20-49 dB hearing level), measured using four-frequency pure-tone average across both ears (4FPTA) measured at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz, and 4000 Hz;
- Unaddressed hearing loss (i.e., participants must not currently use a hearing aid, cochlear implant, or assistive listening device);
- No significant cognitive impairment, to be assessed with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment for people with hearing impairment (MoCA-H), with participants requiring a score ≥ 24;
- Not use a pacemaker or anti-arrhythmic agents/medications;
- Not currently participating in regular active music learning (e.g., choir, formal music training) or audiobook clubs within the last year; and
- Sufficient language capacity to understand and complete the test materials. Note: all materials will be presented written and/or aurally in English at the sites located in Canada, United States of America, and...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Groningen, Netherlands
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 60 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Groningen, Netherlands. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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