Cochlear Implant Speech in Noise Processing

Description

The study will help us in understanding the neural mechanisms by which listeners with a cochlear implant detect speech in noisy environments.

Conditions

Hearing Loss, Adult-Onset, Speech Intelligibility, Hearing Loss, Extreme

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Study overview

The study will help us in understanding the neural mechanisms by which listeners with a cochlear implant detect speech in noisy environments.

O15-PET Imaging of Cochlear Implant Speech in Noise Processing

Cochlear Implant Speech in Noise Processing

Condition
Hearing Loss, Adult-Onset
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Iowa City

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52242

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Between 18 and 99 years of age.
  • 2. Have a cochlear implant activated for more than one year.
  • 3. Eligible for research under the Iowa Cochlear Implant Project VIII.
  • 4. Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
  • 5. Severe hearing loss after age 16.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 99 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Phillip Gander,

Phillip E. Gander, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Iowa

Study Record Dates

2028-03-31