Can't hear, can't find the word? new study links hearing loss to language struggles in Alzheimer's

NCT ID NCT03638323

First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at 46 older adults with Alzheimer's disease to see if age-related hearing loss is connected to difficulty finding words. Participants completed a computer test for word-finding and a hearing questionnaire. The goal was to better understand how hearing loss might affect language symptoms in Alzheimer's, not to provide a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Groupe Hospitalier de la Rochelle Ré Aunis

    La Rochelle, France

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