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New treatment option for Cochlear Implant Users
Official title Cochlear Implants and Listening Effort: the Interaction of Cognitive and Sensory Constraints
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07279441
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study examines how cochlear implant users understand and comprehend speech in realistic communication situations. Through six experiments measuring listening effort via pupillometry and discourse comprehension, we will investigate how linguistic context, cognitive demands, and processing time affect speech understanding in CI users, and in normal-hearing controls) to identify factors underlying communication resilience versus vulnerability and develop improved, ecologically valid assessment and rehabilitation strategies.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- people will be otherwise healthy normal-hearing and cochlear implant (CI) adult listeners (between 18 and 80 years old).
You likely can't join if
- Individuals below 18 years of age.
- Individuals with evidence of neurologic, vascular or psychiatric disease or dementia, and taking medications that might interfere with task...
- Individuals with a history of language disorders (besides those associated with hearing loss for the CI users). Individuals who are non-native...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
- New York, New York, 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, 18 years to 80 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Waltham, Massachusetts, United States; New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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