Understanding how background noise affects speech recognition in children with and without hearing aids
Real-time lexical access and semantic activation during masked speech recognition in children with normal hearing and children with hearing aids
This study looks at how background noise affects kids' ability to understand speech, especially for those with normal hearing and those who use hearing aids, using eye-tracking technology to see how well they can follow spoken words in noisy situations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | The House Institute Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11111041 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how background noise impacts children's ability to recognize speech in real-time, particularly focusing on those with normal hearing and those using hearing aids. By employing eye-tracking technology, the study aims to measure how effectively children can access and understand spoken words when faced with different types of background noise. The goal is to identify the specific challenges that children encounter in noisy environments, which can hinder their listening comprehension and overall communication skills.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children aged 7 to 17 years, both with normal hearing and those who use hearing aids.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 7 years or older than 17 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies and tools for enhancing speech recognition in children, particularly those with hearing aids, in noisy environments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the effects of background noise on speech recognition can lead to significant advancements in auditory processing interventions, making this study a continuation of established work in the field.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- The House Institute Foundation — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Klein, Kelsey Elizabeth — The House Institute Foundation
- Study coordinator: Klein, Kelsey Elizabeth
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.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.