Hearing hope: 1,260 volunteers sought to unlock secrets of auditory training
NCT ID NCT06812273
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether auditory training can help people, especially older adults, understand speech in noisy environments. Researchers will compare different training methods in 1,260 participants aged 18-30 and 60-85. The goal is to find out which approaches work best and what personal factors influence success.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- auditory training (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify the most effective auditory training methods to help people hear better in noisy settings, potentially improving quality of life and reducing cognitive decline risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study, not testing a new drug or device. Results may not apply to everyone, and individual outcomes can vary widely.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northeastern University
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Oregon Health & Science University
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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University of California, Riverside
RECRUITINGRiverside, California, 92521, United States
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