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Benefits of Choir for Older Adults With Unaddressed Hearing Loss (WP2)
NCT06580847 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Unaddressed age-related hearing loss is highly prevalent among older adults, typified by negative consequences for speech-in-noise perception and psychosocial wellbeing. There is promising evidence that group singing may enhance speech-in-noise perception and psychosocial wellbeing. However, there is a lack of robust evidence, primarily due to the literature being based on small sample sizes, single site studies, and a lack of randomized controlled trials. Hence, to address these concerns, this SingWell Project study utilizes an appropriate sample size, multisite, randomized controlled trial approach, with a robust preplanned statistical analysis. The objective of the study is to explore if group singing may improve speech-in-noise perception and psychosocial wellbeing for older adults with unaddressed hearing loss. The investigators designed an international, multisite, randomized controlled trial to explore the benefits of group singing for adults aged 60 years and older with unaddressed hearing loss. After undergoing an eligibility screening process and completing an information and consent form, the investigators intend to recruit 210 participants that will be randomly assigned to either group singing or an audiobook club (control group) intervention for a training period of 12-weeks. The study has multiple timepoints for testing, that are broadly categorized as macro (i.e., pre- and post-measures across the 12-weeks), or micro timepoints (i.e., pre- and post-measures across a weekly training session). Macro measures include behavioural measures of speech and music perception, and psychosocial questionnaires. Micro measures include psychosocial questionnaires and heart-rate variability. The investigators hypothesize that group singing may be effective at improving speech perception and psychosocial outcomes for older adults with unaddressed hearing loss-more so than participants in the control group.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Group Singing
- BEHAVIORAL Audiobook Club
Study Locations (7)
Other
- Carl von Ossietzky Universitat Oldenburg — Oldenburg
- University of Groningen — Groningen
California
- Brain and Creativity Institute, University of Southern California — Los Angeles
South Australia
- Flinders University — Adelaide
Newfoundland and Labrador
- Memorial University of Newfoundland — St. John's
Ontario
- Toronto Metropolitan University — Toronto
Quebec
- Concordia University — Montreal
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 210 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-04-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-09 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06580847
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06580847 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 210 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Toronto Metropolitan University, which has 2 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Psychosocial Functioning appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Group Singing is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06580847 reports 7 study locations spanning 6 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Other, California, South Australia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06580847 about?
NCT06580847 is a clinical study titled "Benefits of Choir for Older Adults With Unaddressed Hearing Loss (WP2)". Unaddressed age-related hearing loss is highly prevalent among older adults, typified by negative consequences for speech-in-noise perception and psychosocial wellbeing. There is promising evidence that group singing may enhance speech-in-noise perception and psychosocial wellbeing. However, there i...
What is the current status of trial NCT06580847?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 210 participants. The study started on 2025-04-15. Estimated completion is 2026-09.
What conditions does trial NCT06580847 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Psychosocial Functioning, Speech Intelligibility, Hearing Loss, Age-Related. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06580847?
The interventions under investigation include: Group Singing (BEHAVIORAL), Audiobook Club (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06580847?
This trial is sponsored by Toronto Metropolitan University, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06580847 being conducted?
This trial has 7 study locations across California, South Australia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Quebec. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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