Presbycusis
MONDO:0043765Bilateral hearing loss caused by progressive degeneration of cochlear structures and central auditory pathways, typically associated with the aging process.
Also known as: ARHI, age-related hearing impairment, presbycusis, Presbycuses, age-related hearing loss, presbyacusia, senile deafness
32 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 31 tagged with Presbycusis itself.
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Age-related hearing impairment 1 0 trials
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Age-related hearing impairment 2 0 trials
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Ancient herb tested for hearing loss in seniors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a traditional Chinese herbal pill called Liuwei Dihuang Pill can improve hearing in older adults with age-related hearing loss. 120 people aged 65-75 took either the pill or a placebo for 48 weeks. Researchers measured changes in speech recognition to se…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Could talking it out boost hearing aid success?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether communication training helps first-time hearing aid users with mild to moderate hearing loss adapt better. Participants receive training either in a group or one-on-one, and researchers compare their hearing-related quality of life, communication strategi…
Sponsor: University Ghent • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hearing aids may boost brain function in Alzheimer's patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether hearing aids can improve thinking, daily behavior, and quality of life in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease who also have age-related hearing loss. Fifty-one participants were split into two groups: one got real hearing aids for 12 months,…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Hearing aids for the brain? study tests if cochlear implants boost memory in seniors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether cochlear implants, which help restore hearing, can also improve thinking and memory in adults aged 65 and older with hearing loss. Researchers gave 37 participants a series of cognitive tests before surgery and again at 6 months, 12 months, and 5 year…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Simple signs and amplifiers may cut hospital delirium
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether hearing and vision loss are linked to delirium (sudden confusion) in older hospital patients. Over 1,500 participants answered screening questions and had their hearing and vision tested. In a smaller trial, researchers tested if posting communication…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can hearing loss explain why Alzheimer's patients struggle to find words?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed pilot study looked at 46 older adults with Alzheimer's disease to see if age-related hearing loss is linked to trouble finding words. Participants took a computer test to measure word-finding ability and answered a hearing questionnaire. The goal was to better unde…
Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier de la Rochelle Ré Aunis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Brain power may shape how well hearing aids work
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a person's thinking skills affect how much they benefit from hearing aids. Researchers tested 32 first-time hearing aid users aged 45-80, adjusting features like frequency compression or noise reduction. The goal was to see if customizing settings bas…
Sponsor: University Ghent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC