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NCT06781749 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
New Approach to Objectively Measure Social Engagement in Older Adults With Hearing Loss
A clinical trial of Hearing Loss, Bilateral (Causes Other Than Tumors), sponsored by University of Southern California.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- 100
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT06781749: Recruiting study of Hearing Loss, Bilateral (Causes Other Than Tumors), sponsored by University of Southern California.
NCT06781749 is a study of Hearing Loss, Bilateral (Causes Other Than Tumors) that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Southern California. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants. The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06781749, a study of Hearing Loss, Bilateral (Causes Other Than Tumors), is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Southern California.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if hearing devices, like hearing aids, affect social and cognitive function of older adults. The main questions the researchers want to answer are: * How social are older adults with hearing loss before and after using hearing devices? * How well do older adults with hearing loss think before and after using hearing devices? * For older adults who have hearing loss and use hearing devices, do changes in social interaction explain changes in how well they think (cognitive function)? * Do brainwaves (EEGs) in older adults with hearing loss change after using hearing devices? * Are there differences in how social older adults with hearing loss are compared to older adults without hearing loss? What Participants Will Do: * Participants will take questionnaires for around 60 minutes. Questionnaires will ask participants about their background, health, hearing, and how social they are. Another set of questionnaires will check their thinking ability or cognition. * Participants will wear an audio sensor (TILES Audio Recorder on Jelly Mobile phone) for 2 weeks. The sensor will collect and store information about a participant's voice during conversations. Once the device has information about a participant's voice such as pitch and tone it will store this information and delete the audio recording. Words spoken during conversations will be deleted. * (Optional) Participants can choose to participate in a 45-60-minute EEG (electroencephalogram) recording session. Participants will have sensors placed on top of their heads. Sensors will record the participants' brainwaves. Sounds will be played to see how participants' brainwaves change when they hear sounds. Eligible participants will be invited to participate in 4-month follow-up study.
Primary Outcome
The audio sensor employs deep-learning-based multimodal speech pattern modeling of participants' own voice activities to extract speech arousal and speech activities. Speech activity measures include the intersession time (the interval between speech sessions, representing the frequency of conversation engagement).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Hearing aid use
Study Locations (2)
California
- Los Angeles General Medical Center - Los Angeles
- University of Southern California - Los Angeles
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-01-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2030-06-30 |
What NCT06781749 shows while recruiting
NCT06781749 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 100 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap.
The record links to 1 condition, with Hearing Loss, Bilateral (Causes Other Than Tumors) appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Hearing aid use is the first listed.
NCT06781749 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06781749 about?
NCT06781749 is a clinical study titled "New Approach to Objectively Measure Social Engagement in Older Adults With Hearing Loss". The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if hearing devices, like hearing aids, affect social and cognitive function of older adults. The main questions the researchers want to answer are: * How social are older adults with hearing loss before and after using hearing devices? * How well do older...
What is the current status of trial NCT06781749?
This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2026-01-01. Estimated completion is 2030-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT06781749 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Hearing Loss, Bilateral (Causes Other Than Tumors).
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06781749?
The interventions under investigation include: Hearing aid use (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06781749?
This trial is sponsored by University of Southern California, which has 617 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06781749 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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