Hearing loss may warn of dementia: 3,000 seniors studied
NCT ID NCT07608640
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will follow over 3,000 older adults for three years to see how age-related hearing loss is connected to dementia. Researchers will use hearing tests, cognitive assessments, and blood markers to build a 'Hearing Health Clock' and early screening tools. The goal is to better predict and manage hearing and brain health in aging populations.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better early warning systems for dementia in older adults with hearing loss, and personalized hearing health tools.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove cause and effect, and results might not apply to all populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The 6th Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100048, China
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