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

Part of paid clinical trials in Gainesville, Florida.

Sponsor
University of Florida
Study ID
NCT07192757
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Presbycusis

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
55 Years - 80 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation — DEVICE
    active electrical stimulation applied to the cymba conchae of the left ear
  • Sham Control — DEVICE
    electrical stimulation applied to a location on the ear not innervated by the auricular vagus

Study Details

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 Dates

Start date
Dec 1, 2025
Status verified
Aug 2025
Primary completion
Jul 30, 2026
Completion
Jul 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
36 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Treatment A
    participants will receive low level electrical stimulation to the auricular branch of the vagus nerve during the sound in noise task
  • Active Comparator: Treatment B
    Participants will receive stimulation to a control location

Primary Outcome Measure

Speech in noise performance [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
UF Health at the University of FloridaGainesvilleFlorida32610
Tracy Centanni, Ph.D.
[email protected]
352-294-8675

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