Can brain training beat background noise? 1,260 join landmark hearing study

NCT ID NCT06812273

First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study aims to understand how auditory training (listening exercises) can improve the ability to understand speech when there is background noise. Researchers will study 1,260 young and older adults to compare different training methods and see how personal traits affect results. The goal is to find the most effective approaches to help people with hearing difficulties, especially those at risk for cognitive decline.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Northeastern University

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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  • Oregon Health & Science University

    RECRUITING

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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  • University of California, Riverside

    RECRUITING

    Riverside, California, 92521, United States

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