Can simpler hearing aids help Alzheimer's patients hear better?

NCT ID NCT04240561

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether simpler hearing aid settings work better for older adults with Alzheimer's dementia or mild memory problems. Researchers will test two different hearing aid programs in 20 participants to see which one helps them understand speech in noisy settings and communicate more easily during meals. The goal is to learn how to best adjust hearing aids for people with memory and thinking challenges.

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Active substance: hearing aid with different signal manipulation settings
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help tailor hearing aid programming for people with Alzheimer's or memory problems, improving their communication and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is observational in nature and does not test a new treatment or cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Cognitive Dysfunction Hearing Loss, Sensorineural sensorineural hearing loss disorder

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AMNESTIC MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT DEMENTIA OF ALZHEIMER TYPE HEARING LOSS, SENSORINEURAL

Can simpler hearing aids help Alzheimer's patients hear better?

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