Understanding how infants with cochlear implants perceive sound patterns
Development of Sensitivity to Acoustic Modulation in Infants who use Cochlear Implants
This study is looking at how babies with cochlear implants hear and understand sounds to help them talk better, and it's designed for little ones under four years old to find new ways to support their hearing development.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11063785 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how infants with cochlear implants can detect and understand sound patterns, which is crucial for their speech development. The study aims to create new methods to assess the effectiveness of cochlear implants in very young children, particularly those under four years old. By examining how these infants perceive acoustic modulation, researchers hope to improve clinical interventions and support for children with hearing loss at an earlier age. The approach includes behavioral tests designed specifically for infants to measure their ability to process sound.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants and young children who have received cochlear implants and are under four years old.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than four years or those who do not have cochlear implants may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier and more effective interventions for infants with hearing loss, enhancing their speech and language development.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding acoustic modulation in adults, but this specific approach for infants is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Horn, David Louis — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Horn, David Louis
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.