Can hearing implants boost brain health in seniors?
NCT ID NCT07584837
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will follow 40 older adults (age 60+) with severe hearing loss who have or will receive a cochlear implant. Researchers want to see if the implant improves social interaction and thinking skills. Participants will fill out questionnaires, wear a small audio recorder for two weeks, and may also have an optional brainwave (EEG) test. The goal is to understand how better hearing might affect social life and brain function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cochlear implant (a hearing device surgically placed in the ear)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could show that cochlear implants improve social engagement and cognitive function in older adults with hearing loss.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new treatment, only measures changes after routine care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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