Feasibility Study

Language Support for Everyday Conversations

Spring 2026 at Hannover Medical School

In older age, it often takes a little longer to find the right word. With CLARA, you can train language access through AI-chats andlanguage-related games. Participate!

What is the study about?

The experimental phoniatrics of the ENT clinic, the Neurology Clinic and the Medical Informatics of Hannover Medical School are currently conducting a feasibility study to investigate the usability of the CLARA (Cognitive Language Assistant and Retrieval Aid) app for the 60+ target group. This aims to investigate how older people evaluate the handling and use of the CLARA app, an AI-supported language assistant, in everyday life.

Who can participate?

  • Persons aged 60 and over
  • Persons without diagnosed language or speech disorders
  • Persons without current or past structural disease of the central nervous system (<6 months)
  • Persons without massive hearing/vision impairment (may be corrected) or dyslexia

What awaits you?

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Screening tests for hearing, vision and cognitive abilities

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Free use of the CLARA app in everyday life

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Questionnaires and interviews about your experiences with the app

Duration

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Three weeks of use, flexible time allocation

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Two appointments at MHH

Benefits

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Upon request, feedback on your test results

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Contribution to the development of an innovative language support app

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Of course: confidentiality with your data

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Expense allowance of €70 after completed participation

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Participation can be revoked at any time without disadvantages

I am interested in the study