Hearing aid study explores link between better hearing and brain health
NCT ID NCT04899037
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 50 adults aged 18–85 with certain types of hearing loss who either use or could use an FDA-approved bone-anchored hearing device. Over 3 years, researchers will measure changes in memory, attention, and other thinking skills. The goal is to see if treating hearing loss with this device might help slow cognitive decline.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show that treating hearing loss with an osseointegrated device helps preserve cognitive function in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is an observational pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new treatment, only tracks existing device users.
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Department of USF Health Otolaryngology; Auditory Rehabilitation & Clinical Trials Lab
RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33613, United States
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