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Behavioural Intervention
Group Singing for Hearing Loss
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Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Toronto Metropolitan University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Not use a pacemaker or anti-arrhythmic agents/medications
Adults aged 60 years and older
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up pre- and post-session (week 2, 7, 11)
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
"This trial aims to see if group singing can help older adults with hearing loss better understand speech in noisy environments and improve their overall well-being. Previous studies suggest group singing may be beneficial, but more robust
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 60 and older with mild-to-moderate hearing loss who don't currently use a hearing aid or similar devices. They should be able to understand English, Dutch, or German depending on the study site location, have no significant cognitive issues (score ≥ 24 on MoCA-H), not use pacemakers or certain heart medications, and not be engaged in regular music learning or audiobook clubs.
What is being tested?
The study tests if group singing can improve speech-in-noise perception and psychosocial wellbeing in older adults with unaddressed hearing loss compared to an audiobook club control group. Participants will join one of these activities for 12 weeks, with their speech perception and wellbeing measured before and after this period.
What are the potential side effects?
There are no direct medical side effects expected from participating in either group singing or the audiobook club. However, participants may experience fatigue or emotional responses due to social interaction during the activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I do not use a pacemaker or take heart rhythm medications.
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I am 60 years old or older.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ pre- and post-session (week 2, 7, 11)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~pre- and post-session (week 2, 7, 11)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and Discomfort
Emotional speech perception
+10 moreOther study objectives
Heart rate variability and social bonding
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Group SingingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
12 week group singing program consisting of 1.5 hours of in-person choir instruction per week.
Group II: Audiobook ClubActive Control1 Intervention
12 week group program consisting of 1.5 hours of in-person audiobook club discussion per week.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityLead Sponsor
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