Cognitive Screening of Patients with Hearing Loss
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ZURICH · Dec 10, 2020
Trial Information
Current as of July 23, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Cognitive impairment and dementia are a growing health-care problem in our society. The prevalence of dementia is still estimated to grow drastically and reach over a 100 million world-wide by the year 2050. To address this problem there are numerous neuropsychological screening methods, for example the mini-mental state examination (MMSE) or the DemTect.
Another age-dependent problem is the increasing hearing impairment. Furthermore, studies have shown that hearing loss is associated with cognitive decline and may accelerate the process. Nevertheless, there is no specific cognitive screen...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • - Age 50 - 90
- • Measurable hearing loss
- • Sufficient knowledge of german
- • Ability to consent
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Age \< 50 or \>90
- • No measurable hearing loss
- • Present or past alcohol or drug abuse
- • Clinically relevant depressive symptoms
- • lnability to consent
About University Of Zurich
The University of Zurich, a leading institution in research and education, is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care through innovative clinical trials. With a robust framework for conducting high-quality research, the university collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of experts to explore cutting-edge therapeutic approaches and interventions. Its commitment to ethical standards and patient safety ensures that all clinical trials are conducted with the utmost integrity, aiming to contribute valuable insights to the medical community and enhance health outcomes globally.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Zurich, , Switzerland
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Christof Roosli
Principal Investigator
UniversitätsSpital Zürich, ORL-Klinik
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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