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New treatment option for Vestibular Disorder
Official title Reading Outcomes in Children With Vestibular Loss
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05414903
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Vestibular loss can co-occur with hearing loss causing dual sensory deficits. This project examines vestibular loss as a contributing factor to reading difficulties for children with hearing loss, where previously only the effects of hearing loss and subsequent language difficulties have been considered.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 7 to 18. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Children will be required to have nonverbal problem-solving/intelligence scores within 1.5 SD of the mean (mean = 100, SD = 15, 1.5 SD of mean = 77 -...
- Children with normal hearing must have thresholds ≤20 dB HL from 0.25 to 8 kHz.
- Children with hearing loss must have pure-tone averages \> 65 dB HL.
You likely can't join if
- Fail a vision screen at 20/30
- Have autism, blindness, or other optic disorders, cerebral palsy, significant neurologic involvement, uncorrectable vision problems, and intellectual...
- Children with nonverbal problem-solving/intelligence scores \> 123 or \< 77 will be excluded.
- Each participant's current medications will be reviewed. Children taking medications known to result in oculomotor slowing will be excluded (i.e...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 7 years to 18 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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