Plain-English translation of NCT04923087 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study is testing whether older adults can still enjoy the sound and pleasure of eating crunchy foods, even if they have age-related hearing loss. Researchers will ask you to taste two types of high-protein cookies—one soft and one crunchy—and tell them which one you find more enjoyable. The goal is to understand whether adding texture variety to meals can help older adults eat better and feel less bored with their food.
Many older adults lose interest in eating because their sense of taste and smell decline with age, which can lead to poor nutrition and serious health problems. Hearing loss is also common in older age. This study wants to find out if the sound and sensation of crunchy foods can make eating more enjoyable and help older adults eat more, even when they have hearing loss.
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You will be asked to eat two different cookies—a soft one and a crunchy one—in a random order. You'll taste each cookie and answer simple questions about how much you enjoyed eating it and what you noticed about the taste and sound. The study will take place at your hospital or care facility, and you can choose whether to wear your dentures or hearing aids during the taste test. The whole process should take only a short visit.
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France
Enrollment target
~100 participants
Started
June 2021
Primary completion
August 2021
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
65 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
Valérie POUYSSEGUR, MD
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
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