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

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

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55-80 years
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Overview

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.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults 55-80 years old
  • Normal hearing or age-related hearing loss (with or without hearing aids)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of traumatic brain injury or noise trauma
  • Implanted medical devices (eg., pacemaker) or ferrous metal
  • Known history of heart conditions
  • Medications that impact neurotransmitters released by vagus nerve stimulation

Study details
    Presbycusis

NCT07192757

University of Florida

1 February 2026

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