Hearing changes in people with HIV and in people without HIV in Tanzania

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What this research studies

The study builds on a long-running group in Tanzania that has regular hearing tests and in-depth brain function assessments. It uses those data to explore how HIV, its treatment, age, and long-term antiviral medications affect both peripheral and central hearing, and how central auditory tests relate to thinking skills. By tracking participants over time, researchers aim to see if changes in hearing tests can forecast future cognitive changes in people living with HIV. The work leverages existing cohorts and adds analyses that connect hearing measurements to neurocognitive performance. The findings could guide early identification of cognitive risks and inform hearing-related care for people living with HIV.

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Where this research is happening

• Dartmouth College
  Hanover, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Buckey, Jay C — Dartmouth College
• Study coordinator: Buckey, Jay C

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About this research

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