Workshops on using brain activity to improve hearing devices
CogHear: Cognitive Hearing workshop series
This study is all about creating better hearing devices that use brain signals to help people hear and communicate more easily, and it's designed for anyone interested in improving their listening experience.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10993671 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research organizes a series of workshops focused on developing cognitively-controlled listening devices that utilize brain activity to enhance communication. Participants will engage in hands-on activities with interdisciplinary teams, including researchers and students, to explore innovative approaches to auditory cognition. The workshops aim to advance the technology behind assistive listening devices, moving beyond traditional methods to incorporate cognitive functions for better user experience. By fostering collaboration among various scientific fields, the project seeks to create effective feedback mechanisms that can improve the functionality of hearing aids and other auditory prosthetics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who use or may benefit from assistive listening devices.
Not a fit: Patients with normal hearing who do not require assistive listening devices may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the effectiveness of hearing devices, enhancing communication for individuals with hearing impairments.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using cognitive approaches to enhance auditory technologies, indicating that this innovative method could lead to meaningful advancements.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Elhilali, Mounya — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Elhilali, Mounya
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.