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HEARS-NPS: Addressing Hearing Loss as a Common Unmet Contributor of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University
Summary
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.
Official title: HEARS Neuropsychiatric Symptoms & Hearing Loss: Addressing Hearing Loss as a Common Unmet Contributor of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2025-10-15
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2025-11-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
HEARS-NPS device
Tailored fitting and programming of a personal sound amplifier accompanied by an aural rehabilitation component.
HEARS-NPS program
Tailored aural rehabilitation for participant and care partner.
Locations (1)
Johns Hopkins Memory and Alzheimer's Treatment Center
Baltimore, Maryland, United States