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ArticleAging brain2026

Inter- and intra- individual variability in audiovisual multisensory processes in healthy ageing.

Naomi K Middelmann, Lauriane Ecabert, Eduardo Villar Ortega, Alessandra Griffa, Andrea Brioschi-Guevara, Gilles Allali, James E Bartlett, Micah M Murray

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Naomi K MiddelmannThe Radiology Department, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
Lauriane EcabertThe Radiology Department, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
Eduardo Villar OrtegaThe Radiology Department, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
Alessandra GriffaThe Leenaards Memory Center, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
Andrea Brioschi-GuevaraThe Leenaards Memory Center, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
Gilles AllaliThe Leenaards Memory Center, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
James E BartlettSchool of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Micah M MurrayThe Radiology Department, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

With an increasingly large segment of the population facing age-related cognitive impairment, understanding subtle changes before cognitive decline is crucial. Typically, sensory processing in ageing has been studied in isolation, and studies of multisensory processes have yielded mixed results. Furthermore, studies of reaction times (RTs) have often focused on aggregate measures, while a growing body of work shows the relevance of characterising intra-individual variability as a precursor to cognitive decline and fall risk. Lastly, changes in auditory processing of pitch have also been linked to cognitive decline. There is thus an imperative to identify cost-effective and accessible screening tools for assessing sensory and cognitive (dys)functions, particularly with ageing populations that may be reluctant to visit clinics or undergo brain imaging or extensive cognitive testing. Here,

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