Understanding how cochlear implants affect emotional communication
Perception and Production of Emotional Prosody with Cochlear Implants
['FUNDING_R01'] · FATHER FLANAGAN'S BOYS' HOME · NIH-11128958
This study looks at how people with cochlear implants, both kids and adults, understand and express emotions in speech, aiming to find ways to help them communicate better and connect with others.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | FATHER FLANAGAN'S BOYS' HOME (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOYS TOWN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11128958 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how individuals with cochlear implants perceive and produce emotional cues in speech. It focuses on both children and adults, examining the challenges they face in recognizing emotions due to the limitations of cochlear implants. The study aims to identify the acoustic characteristics that can help improve emotional communication, which is crucial for social interactions and overall quality of life. By exploring the factors that influence emotion recognition and expression, the research seeks to enhance the effectiveness of cochlear implants in facilitating emotional understanding.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children and adults who use cochlear implants and experience difficulties in recognizing or expressing emotions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use cochlear implants or those with normal hearing may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the emotional communication skills of cochlear implant users, enhancing their social interactions and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been some research on emotional communication in cochlear implant users, this study explores novel mechanisms that have not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
BOYS TOWN, UNITED STATES
- FATHER FLANAGAN'S BOYS' HOME — BOYS TOWN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CHATTERJEE, MONITA — FATHER FLANAGAN'S BOYS' HOME
- Study coordinator: CHATTERJEE, MONITA
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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