Investigation of hearing loss in older adults
Official title: Early Age-Related Hearing Loss Investigation Pilot Study
Run by University of South Florida · NCT05970211 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing how well hearing aids can improve the lives of adults aged 55 to 75 by looking at their physical activity, social interactions, and overall quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 55 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of South Florida Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tampa, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT05970211 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 55 to 75 years with little or no prior experience using hearing aids.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to complete written questionnaires or have cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pilot study aims to gather feasibility and pilot data to inform a larger clinical trial focused on the impact of best practice hearing aid interventions on hearing-related outcomes in adults aged 55 to 75 years. The study will assess the effects of hearing aids on physical activity, socialization, and quality of life, while also exploring the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive fatigue. Participants will receive standard care hearing aids and will be monitored through in-office visits and activity tracking devices. The goal is to establish the feasibility of the intervention and collect preliminary data for future research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved hearing-related outcomes and quality of life for older adults with hearing loss.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is not entirely novel, it builds on existing knowledge about hearing aids and their potential benefits, and similar studies have shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 55 to 75 years old with little or no experience with hearing aids * English or Spanish speakers Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to complete written questionnaires on a tablet without assistance * Refer for cognitive screening score based on criteria using the Mini Mental State Examination
Where it's running
-
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Michelle Arnold, PhD
- Email: mlarnold@usf.edu
- Phone: 8139741262
Similar studies
Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.
-
WhatsApp AI support vs paper support for first-time hearing aid users
This study tests whether a WhatsApp-based AI support program helps adults with new hearing aids in LMIC communities use and feel confident about their devices better than a paper pamphlet.
-
Hearing and Brain Development in Children and Teens
This observational study tests how hearing care paths (like hearing aids, cochlear implants, brainstem implants, gene therapy, or no intervention) relate to hearing, speech, language, and brain development in kids and teens, with a normal-hearing group for comparison.
-
Web-based auditory training with easy versus hard task settings to improve speech and listening
This project will test whether easy or hard versions of a web-based auditory training program help adults with hearing loss improve speech understanding and everyday listening.
-
Long-term hearing and speech outcomes after cochlear implants
This project will see if cochlear implants improve hearing, speech understanding, and quality of life in Mandarin-speaking patients of all ages before and after surgery.
-
Clemastine plus engineered sound to improve hearing in noisy environments for age-related central auditory processing disorder
This trial will test whether taking clemastine while listening to engineered sounds helps people aged 45–65 with age-related central auditory processing disorder hear better in noisy places.
-
Add Pedmark to cisplatin chemotherapy to prevent hearing loss in men with stage II–III metastatic testicular germ cell tumors
We will test whether adding Pedmark to cisplatin chemotherapy reduces hearing damage in men with stage II–III metastatic testicular germ cell tumors.
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.