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HEARS-NPS: Addressing Hearing Loss as a Common Unmet Contributor of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

HEARS-NPS: Addressing Hearing Loss as a Common Unmet Contributor of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

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60 years and older
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Overview

This randomized controlled trial study aims to evaluate a revised hearing care intervention for older adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). The community-delivered hearing care intervention utilizes tailored strategies to assess impact on communication, neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS), and care partner distress.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 60 - 100 years old
  • English-speaking
  • Diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's Disease or other related dementia according to the core clinical criteria outlined in the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and Alzheimer's Association Guidelines
  • Speech frequency pure tone average (0.5- 4 kHz) \>25 db in the better-hearing ear; adult onset hearing loss
  • Availability of caregiver/study partner who is 18+ to participate in all study-related visits and who provides care supervision
  • Stable (for 2 weeks or longer) dosing of medication (e.g. antidepressants, antipsychotics) for neuropsychiatric symptoms

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Current self-reported use of hearing aid or amplification device
  • Medical contraindication to use hearing aids ( e.g. draining ears)
  • Inability to participate in the 1-month follow up

Study details
    Alzheimer Disease
    Dementia
    Hearing Loss
    Cognitive Impairment

NCT06930560

Johns Hopkins University

1 February 2026

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