Improving Speech in Noise Perception for Individuals With Age-related Hearing Loss

Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Presbycusis

In brief

Hearing loss, especially for speech perception in the presence of noise, may lead older individuals to withdraw from social situations. While hearing aids help amplify sound and are useful in many situations, they can be ineffective in noisy contexts. The proposed pilot study will evaluate taVNS for improving speech in noise perception in adults with age-related hearing loss.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07192757

Run by

University of Florida

People needed

36

Starts

2025-12-01

Expected to finish

2026-07-30

Last updated by the study team

2025-12-05

Who can join

Age: 55 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adults 55-80 years old
• Normal hearing or age-related hearing loss (with or without hearing aids)

You may not qualify if…

• History of traumatic brain injury or noise trauma
• Implanted medical devices (eg., pacemaker) or ferrous metal
• Known history of heart conditions
• Medications that impact neurotransmitters released by vagus nerve stimulation

Where it is running

• UF Health at the University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida, United States (enrolling)

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