Hearing Loss Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You are 60 years of age or older
• You have mild-to-moderate hearing loss in both ears, based on a specific hearing test measuring how well you hear certain sound frequencies
• You are not currently using any hearing aids, cochlear implants, or other devices to help you hear
• You do not have significant memory or thinking difficulties, as measured by a specific cognitive screening test (you would need to score 24 or above out of 30)
• You do not have a pacemaker and are not taking any medications for irregular heart rhythms
• You have not been regularly participating in music activities (such as a choir or formal music lessons) or audiobook clubs in the past year
• You can read and/or understand English (for sites in Canada, USA, and Australia), Dutch (for the Netherlands site), or German (for the Germany site) well enough to complete the study materials

Who may not be able to join:

• People under 60 years of age
• People whose hearing loss is outside the mild-to-moderate range in either or both ears
• People who currently use a hearing aid, cochlear implant, or any other listening assistance device
• People who score below 24 on the cognitive screening test, suggesting more significant memory or thinking difficulties
• People who have a pacemaker or take medication for heart rhythm problems
• People who have been regularly taking music lessons, singing in a choir, or attending audiobook clubs within the last year
• People who do not have sufficient ability in the language used at their nearest trial site

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.