NCT06781749 · RECRUITING
New Approach to Objectively Measure Social Engagement in Older Adults With Hearing Loss
Sponsor: University of Southern California
This trial is testing whether hearing aids change how socially active and mentally sharp older adults with hearing loss are. Researchers will track social engagement using a wearable audio sensor and cognitive questionnaires before and after hearing aid use, and optionally record brainwaves via EEG. The phase is unspecified, so think of this as exploratory research — gathering real-world data rather than testing a drug or making a clinical claim.
You may qualify if
- Age >= 60 years
- English or Spanish speaking
- Group 1- older adults with normal hearing defined as speech frequency PTA <25dB HL in bilateral ears
- Group 2- older adults with bilateral hearing loss who are not using hearing aids
- Group 3- older adults with bilateral hearing loss, who are currently using hearing aids
You're excluded if
- Age <60 years
- Unable to complete questionnaires in English or Spanish
The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.
Eligibility criteria as of 2026-01-13