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Official title Improving Early Intervention in Hearing Impaired Children Using Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05847426
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether hearing test results using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) will help to fast-track early intervention for infants born with a hearing loss. fNIRS is a method of imaging brain activity using light.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 24 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- The above eligibility applies to the participating audiologists who are in the experimental and control arms of the study Audiologist
- Is a qualified audiologist who meets the criteria for membership of Audiology Australia.
- Has at least 1 year of experience in paediatric diagnostic, hearing aid or cochlear implant audiology service provision in Australia.
- Provides a signed and dated informed consent form. Audiologist
You likely can't join if
- (only for a specific infant test result):
- Is the managing audiologist for the infant who's results are being provided. Infants are also recruited into the study to have an fNIRS assessment...
- Between the ages of 1 and 24 months at the time of fNIRS testing.
- Has permanent hearing loss in one or both ears as determined by audiological diagnostic testing.
- Has a legally acceptable representative capable of understanding the informed consent document and providing consent on the participant's behalf...
- There are no exclusion criteria other than not meeting the inclusion criteria.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
- Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Moonee Ponds, Victoria, Australia
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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, 24 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia; Geelong, Victoria, Australia; Moonee Ponds, Victoria, Australia; Parkville, Victoria, Australia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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