Presbycusis

This 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…

This study tested a new device called CochSyn that measures brain waves to detect hearing damage. Researchers compared results from 65 adults with and without hearing difficulties. The goal was to see if the device can accurately identify different types of hearing loss and be ea…

This 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,…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…