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

Eligible age

60–100 yrs

Accepts

All genders

Locations

1 state

Healthy volunteers

Yes

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About this study

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.

Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University

You may qualify if…

✓ 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

You may not qualify if…

✕ 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

Where it's recruiting

Maryland

Baltimore

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06930560 · last updated 2025-11-24