Using Nicotine to Reverse Age-related Auditory Processing Deficits (NCT04971954)
Using Nicotine to Reverse Age-related Auditory Processing Deficits: Human Psychophysics and Electrophysiology
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The present study will evaluate the effects of both aging and nicotine on psychophysical tasks and electrophysiological measures. Nicotine will be administered to study participants in the form of gum that is available as an over-the-counter medication. The hypothesis is that nicotine will reverse the detrimental effects of aging on auditory processing. The proposed experiments will characterize the effects of nicotine and may eventually lead to improved treatments of hearing loss in a variety of patient populations and in healthy aging.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Hearing and Speech Lab — Irvine, California
Age range: 18 Years to 85 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Nicotine gum (OTHER)
- Placebo gum (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Hearing and Speech Lab — Irvine, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (949) 824-9107
Email: fzeng@uci.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.