Hearing aids may boost brain function in Alzheimer's patients

NCT ID NCT00488007

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether hearing aids can improve thinking, daily behavior, and quality of life in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease who also have age-related hearing loss. Fifty-one participants were split into two groups: one got real hearing aids for 12 months, the other got placebo devices for 6 months followed by real aids. Researchers measured changes in memory, mood, and daily activities.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Cognitive Dysfunction Hearing Loss, Sensorineural presbycusis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Xavier PERROT

    Lyon, 69495, France