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Gamified ear-brain workout may sharpen hearing in older age

NCT ID NCT07730775

Symptom relief Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a web-based, game-like training program can strengthen the connection between the ears and the brain in older adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Over 12 weeks, participants complete listening and thinking exercises designed to improve speech understanding in noisy environments and boost memory and attention. The study aims to see if this approach can enhance everyday listening abilities without the need for hearing aids.

What this could mean

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Active substance
web-based gamified auditory-cognitive dual-task training
What this could lead to
If effective, this training could offer a drug-free, home-based way to improve speech understanding and cognitive function in older adults with hearing loss.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial, and the training is time-intensive (60 minutes, 5 times a week for 12 weeks). Results may not apply to all types of hearing loss or to people who already use hearing aids.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 164 people

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Expected to start

Nov 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Ethnic Chinese aged 60 years and above, who speak Cantonese or Putonghua; 2. Mild-to-moderate peripheral hearing loss diagnosed by a pure-tone average of 20-50 dB across octave frequencies of 0.5-4kHz in both ears; 3. Not using hearing aids; 4. Sensorineural hearing loss (defined as an air-bone gap across 0.5, 1, and 2 kHz\<15 dB); and 5) No cognitive impairment \[score of ≦2 on the 5-item Abbreviated Memory Inventory for the Chinese (AMIC)\]. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previously took part in a training intervention study; 2. Diagnosed with a major neurocognitive disorder; 3. A history of symptomatic stroke or other disease of the central nervous system; speech/ language disorders; 4. A serious medical or psychiatric illness (e.g., severe depression, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder) or a visual impairment that would interfere with engaging in web-based training.

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Conditions

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sensorineural hearing loss disorder

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Auditory-cognitive dual-task training

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