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Improving Speech in Noise Perception for Individuals With Age-related Hearing Loss
Led by University of Florida · Updated on 2025-12-05
36
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
34 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Hearing loss, especially for speech perception in the presence of noise, may lead older individuals to withdraw from social situations. While hearing aids help amplify sound and are useful in many situations, they can be ineffective in noisy contexts. The proposed pilot study will evaluate taVNS for improving speech in noise perception in adults with age-related hearing loss.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Improving Speech in Noise Perception for Individuals With Age-related Hearing Loss
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults 55 to 80 years old
- Normal hearing or age-related hearing loss, with or without hearing aids
You will not qualify if you...
- History of traumatic brain injury or noise trauma
- Implanted medical devices such as pacemaker or ferrous metal
- Known history of heart conditions
- Taking medications that affect neurotransmitters released by vagus nerve stimulation
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
UF Health at the University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610
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Research Team
T
Tracy Centanni, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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