Sing your way to better hearing? new study tests choir power for seniors
NCT ID NCT06580847
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether joining a choir for 12 weeks can help older adults (60+) with mild-to-moderate untreated hearing loss understand speech better and improve their mood and social connections. 210 participants will be randomly assigned to either a weekly group singing class or an audiobook discussion group. Researchers will measure speech perception, emotional well-being, and heart rate before and after the program.
What this could mean
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Active substance
group singing
What this could lead to
If it works, group singing could become a simple, enjoyable way to improve speech understanding and social well-being for older adults with hearing loss.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with no blinding, and the control group (audiobook club) may also provide benefits, making it hard to prove singing is better. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Brain and Creativity Institute, University of Southern California
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90089, United States
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Carl von Ossietzky Universitat Oldenburg
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGOldenburg, D-26129, Germany
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Concordia University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H3G 1M8, Canada
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Flinders University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGAdelaide, South Australia, 5042, Australia
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Memorial University of Newfoundland
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 5S7, Canada
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Toronto Metropolitan University
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M5B 2K3, Canada
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University of Groningen
RECRUITINGGroningen, 9700 AB, Netherlands
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