Effects of low-pass filtering on speech perception
Extended High-frequency Hearing and Speech Perception
NA · University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign · NCT05435989
This study tests how reducing high-frequency sounds affects the ability of people with normal hearing to understand speech.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 480 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Champaign, Illinois) |
| Trial ID | NCT05435989 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how low-pass filtering affects the ability to perceive speech sounds. It focuses on individuals with normal hearing within the frequency range of 250-8000 Hz. Participants will undergo interventions that reduce extended high-frequency audibility to assess changes in their speech perception capabilities. The study aims to provide insights into auditory processing and communication.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are native speakers of American English with normal hearing capabilities.
Not a fit: Patients who are non-native speakers of American English or have any form of hearing loss will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of speech perception in individuals with normal hearing, potentially leading to improved communication strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, similar studies have explored aspects of speech perception and filtering with varying degrees of success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * native speakers of American English * normal hearing 250-8000 Hz Exclusion Criteria: * non-native speakers of American English * hearing loss
Where this trial is running
Champaign, Illinois
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Champaign, Illinois, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Brian Monson, PhD
- Email: monson@illinois.edu
- Phone: 217-300-6212
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Low-pass Filtering Speech