Effect of caffeine on understanding speech in noisy environments
Investigating the Effect of Caffeine Consumption on Speech Understanding in Noise in Young Adults
This study is testing whether drinking caffeine can help young adults understand speech better in noisy places.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Aydın University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06942117 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how caffeine consumption affects young adults' ability to understand speech in noisy settings. It aims to explore the relationship between caffeine intake and cognitive functions related to auditory processing, particularly focusing on selective attention and executive functions. Participants will be divided into experimental and placebo groups to assess the impact of caffeine on their speech comprehension in noise. The study seeks to fill a gap in existing literature regarding the cognitive effects of caffeine on auditory functions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are young adults with normal hearing who do not have a history of neurological or psychological disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with hearing loss, neurological or psychological disorders, smokers, or those using ototoxic drugs may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance our understanding of how caffeine may improve speech comprehension in challenging auditory environments.
How similar studies have performed: While studies have shown caffeine's effects on cognitive functions, this specific investigation into its impact on speech understanding in noise is novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * For both groups, it was planned to include individuals who had no hearing loss (SSO\<25 dB nHL), no history of neurological or psychological disorders, were non-smokers, and did not use ototoxic drugs. Exclusion Criteria:
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Istanbul
- İstanbul Aydin University — Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Merve MERAL ÇETİNKAYA
- Email: mervemeral1@aydin.edu.tr
- Phone: +905382835187
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.