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The Brain&Senses Study
Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Summary
The aim of this longitudinal observational study is to evaluate the impact of sensory deficits (smell, hearing and balance on cognitive decline and quality of life in the medium term (5 years)) on a population of patients over 55. Patients will be evaluated by a neurologist, a neuropsychologist and an otolaryngologist who will perform olfactory, auditory and vestibular tests. The acquired data will then be analyzed with multivariate analysis to understand the effect of multisensory deficit on both cognition and quality of life with a particular focus on depression. The primary objective will be the evaluation of multiple deficits on cognition, the secondary will be aimed at understanding whether one sensory deficit more than another, e.g. smell versus hearing, will have a greater impact on the patient's conditions.
Official title: The Brain&Senses Study Impact of Multi Sensory Impairments on the Progression of Cognitive Decline and Reduction of Quality of Life in People Over 50ies
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2025-08-01
Completion Date
2030-06-30
Last Updated
2025-05-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Locations (1)
Vanvitelli ENT department
Naples, Campania, Italy