Improving music and speech perception for cochlear implant users
Encoding Temporal Fine Structure for Cochlear Implants
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · NIH-10784608
This study is looking to help people with cochlear implants hear music and speech better by teaching them to pick up on important sound details that are usually missed, so if you have a cochlear implant and want to improve your ability to enjoy music and conversations, this research might be for you!
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10784608 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the ability of cochlear implant users to perceive music and speech by restoring temporal fine structure cues that are typically lost in conventional cochlear implants. The study will investigate how cochlear implant users can learn to utilize these cues for better pitch perception through a combination of perceptual learning and advanced stimulation techniques. By employing computer-controlled electrode psychophysics and electrophysiological methods, the research will explore the plasticity of pitch perception and the effectiveness of different stimulation strategies. Participants will engage in tasks designed to assess their ability to perceive pitch changes and the impact of these changes on their quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who use cochlear implants and experience difficulties with music and speech perception.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use cochlear implants or those with other unrelated hearing impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life for cochlear implant users by enhancing their ability to understand speech and enjoy music.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in restoring temporal fine structure in cochlear implants, but this approach is unique in its focus on perceptual and physiological plasticity.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Los Angeles, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GOLDSWORTHY, RAYMOND L — UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
- Study coordinator: GOLDSWORTHY, RAYMOND L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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