Exercise and hearing in adults with hearing loss

To be eligible, you must be an adult with hearing loss who proficient in English

• You must also not be currently participating nor plan to participate in group exercise program during the study period (8-12 weeks)

Our study involves up to six visits for each participant: three at baseline and three at follow-up. Each visit is up to 2 hours. Our study has 2 groups: exercise vs. non-exercise (control), and participants can self-select whether they want to join either group. Participants who do not have a preference will be randomized conventionally.

All participants are fitted with premium hearing aids and undergo the same study procedures which includes hearing, cognitive and fitness assessments. Participants in the intervention group will attend exercise classes at the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging at no cost for 12 weeks. Baseline Assessments:

1. Visit 1: Hearing Test, Hearing aid fittings and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
2. Visit 2: Advanced Speech Tests (e.g. Repeating speech back in noise), Fitness Assessment (e.g. Mobility, muscle strength, cardiorespiratory endurance flexibility, balance and agility)
3. Visit 3: Cognitive assessments including memory, executive function, language and processing speed,repeat tests at follow-up
4. Visit 4: Hearing Test,Cognitive assessment including memory, executive function, language and processing speed
5. Visit 5: Advanced Speech Tests (e.g. Repeating speech back in noise, Fitness Assessment (e.g. Mobility, muscle strength, cardiorespiratory endurance flexibility, balance and agility)
6. Visit 6 (if needed): Tests may continue until completed

Principal Investigator: Susan Scollie
Study posted on: July 8th, 2024
Recruitment open until: March 1st, 2025

For more information about this study please contact:

Mohamed Rahme, Ph.D. Candidate
(519) 661-2111 Ext. 88994
mrahme@uwo.ca