Rhythm may boost language skills in aging ears
NCT ID NCT06282601
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether listening to music with a steady beat can improve how older adults with age-related hearing loss process sentences. Researchers will have 55 participants aged 70 or older listen to regular or irregular rhythm music, then judge if sentences are grammatically correct. The goal is to see if musical priming can temporarily boost language skills.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- musical priming (listening to music with regular or irregular rhythm)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward simple music-based exercises to help older adults with hearing loss better understand spoken language.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 55 participants. The effect may be small or not apply to everyday conversation. It does not test hearing aids or medical treatments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Dijon Bourgogne
RECRUITINGDijon, 21000, France