Can ear and brain training together slow memory decline?
NCT ID NCT06955494
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a 12-week program called ENACT that combines hearing exercises, memory training, and family support for people with mild cognitive impairment and hearing loss. Researchers want to see if it improves thinking, hearing, and quality of life compared to usual care. The study involves 62 participants from community centers in Hong Kong.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Empowerment Network for Auditory-Cognitive Training (ENACT) Program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this program could offer a practical, non-drug way to help people with mild memory and hearing problems stay sharper and communicate better.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 62 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is complex and requires a smartphone and caregiver support, which may limit its use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Hong Kong
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong
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