Exploring music appreciation in cochlear implant users
Music Appreciation After Cochlear Implantation
This study is testing how cochlear implant users learn to enjoy music and whether music training can help them understand speech better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Southern California Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT04099368 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project investigates how individuals with hearing loss, who have received cochlear implants, develop an appreciation for music. The research employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, including interviews, focus groups, and surveys, to identify the challenges faced by these individuals in enjoying music. Additionally, the study examines whether musical pitch training can enhance speech comprehension for cochlear implant users. The ultimate goal is to understand the relationship between music appreciation and overall quality of life for these patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are teenage and adult cochlear implant users.
Not a fit: Patients who are children younger than 13 will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of life for cochlear implant users by improving their ability to appreciate music.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically on music appreciation post-cochlear implantation, similar studies have shown that auditory training can improve speech perception in cochlear implant users.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Teenage and adult cochlear implant users Exclusion Criteria: * Children younger than 13
Where this trial is running
Los Angeles, California
- Keck School of Medicine of USC — Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ray Goldsworthy
- Email: raymond.goldsworthy@med.usc.edu
- Phone: 2132223384
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.