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Slightly reduced kidney function may impair central auditory processing, affecting speech perception even with normal hearing. This study found significant differences in auditory tests between patients with mild renal impairment and healthy individuals.

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  • Nephrology
  • Audiology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Central auditory processing impairment (CAPI) is often associated with various neurological conditions.
  • The link between mild renal impairment and CAPI, particularly in individuals without traditional risk factors, remains under-investigated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate central auditory processing abilities in patients with slight renal impairment (PSR).
  • To evaluate performance on the dichotic digits test (DDT) and word-in-noise perception (WINP) test in PSR patients.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional comparative study involving 30 PSR patients (eGFR 60-90 mL/min/1.73 m²) and 60 matched controls.
  • Standardized assessments included general health, cognitive function, sleep quality, hearing thresholds, and specific auditory processing tests (DDT, WINP).

Main Results:

  • PSR patients demonstrated significantly poorer performance on both the WINP test (right ear P=0.026, left ear P=0.029) and the DDT (right ear P=0.039, left ear P=0.048) compared to controls.
  • Both groups exhibited normal hearing thresholds, stress levels, sleep quality, and mental status.

Conclusions:

  • Slight renal impairment is associated with central auditory processing deficits.
  • Individuals with PSR and normal hearing may experience difficulties in speech discrimination and perception in noisy environments.