Hearing aids may slow memory loss in seniors, major trial hopes
NCT ID NCT05532657
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 629 older adults for 3 years to see if using hearing aids and getting hearing rehab can slow down memory loss and lower the risk of dementia. Participants were already in an earlier trial and now continue with hearing care or a delayed treatment. The goal is to find out if treating hearing loss helps keep the brain healthy.
What this could mean
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Active substance
hearing aids and hearing rehabilitation program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that treating hearing loss helps preserve memory and thinking skills in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a follow-up study, so results may take years. Hearing aids may not prevent dementia, and benefits could be small or limited to certain people.
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Locations
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Johns Hopkins Comstock Center for Public Health Research and Prevention
Hagerstown, Maryland, 21740, United States
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415, United States
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University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27104, United States