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?
Screening tests for hearing, vision and cognitive abilities
Free use of the CLARA app in everyday life
Questionnaires and interviews about your experiences with the app
Duration
Three weeks of use, flexible time allocation
Two appointments at MHH
Benefits
Upon request, feedback on your test results
Contribution to the development of an innovative language support app
Of course: confidentiality with your data
Expense allowance of €70 after completed participation
Participation can be revoked at any time without disadvantages