Improving language outcomes for children with cochlear implants
Neural Prediction to Enhance Language Outcomes in Children with Cochlear Implant
['FUNDING_R01'] · LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO · NIH-10907462
This study is looking at how to help young children with cochlear implants improve their language skills by using brain scans and smart technology to predict how well they might do with special communication treatments, and it’s for kids aged 0-11 who are learning English or Spanish.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10907462 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance language development in children who receive cochlear implants by using brain imaging and artificial intelligence. It aims to predict individual language outcomes based on pre-surgical MRI scans and to assess how these predictions correlate with the effectiveness of intensive communication treatments. The study focuses on children aged 0-11 years, particularly those learning English and Spanish, and follows their progress for up to four years post-surgery. By understanding the stages of language development in these children, the research seeks to tailor interventions that can better support their communication skills.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are receiving cochlear implants and are learning English or Spanish.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 11 years or who do not receive cochlear implants may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to personalized treatment plans that significantly improve language skills in children with cochlear implants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using brain imaging and predictive modeling to enhance language outcomes in similar populations, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
- LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO — CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: YOUNG, NANCY MELINDA — LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: YOUNG, NANCY MELINDA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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