Hearing test may spot early signs of memory decline
NCT ID NCT06102486
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether hearing tests, especially in noisy settings, can reveal early signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Researchers will compare 70 adults aged 55–80—some with MCI, some healthy—on how well they hear soft sounds and process speech in noise. The goal is to see if these hearing measures match up with standard thinking and memory tests, potentially offering a simpler way to detect early cognitive changes.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple hearing test that helps doctors spot early memory or thinking problems sooner.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study that only looks for links between hearing and cognition—it does not test a treatment. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Space Medicine Lab at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
RECRUITINGLebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States
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