Can't smell or hear? study links sensory loss to brain decline over 5 years
NCT ID NCT06991816
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 100 people aged 60-85 with mild memory or movement problems to see if losing smell, hearing, or balance speeds up cognitive decline. Researchers will test these senses and track thinking skills and quality of life for 5 years. The goal is to understand which sensory losses matter most for brain health.
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 study could help identify which sensory losses most strongly predict cognitive decline, guiding future prevention or monitoring strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to everyone. The small size (100 people) limits reliability.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Vanvitelli ENT department
Naples, Campania, 80138, Italy
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