Hearing aids for the brain? study tests if cochlear implants boost memory in seniors

NCT ID NCT02729402

First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looked at whether cochlear implants, devices that help people hear, can also improve thinking and memory in adults aged 65 and older with hearing loss. Researchers gave participants memory and attention tests before getting the implant, then again at 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years after. The goal was to see if better hearing leads to better brain function over time.

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Conditions

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dementia hearing loss disorder presbycusis

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