Improving music and speech perception for cochlear implant users
Encoding Temporal Fine Structure for Cochlear Implants
This study is testing a new way to help cochlear implant users hear music and speech better by improving how they perceive sound details that are usually missed.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Southern California Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT04708717 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance the ability of cochlear implant users to perceive music and speech by restoring the temporal fine structure of sound, which is often lost in conventional cochlear implants. The research investigates how cochlear implant users can learn to utilize this information when it is provided clearly and consistently. It focuses on two main aims: the impact of stimulation place and rate on pitch perception, and the effectiveness of dynamic-rate stimulation compared to traditional methods. The study employs a combination of perceptual learning, psychophysics, electrophysiology, and computational modeling to explore the plasticity of pitch perception in these users.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult cochlear implant users aged 18 and older.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 18 years or do not use cochlear implants may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the quality of life for cochlear implant users by enhancing their ability to perceive music and speech.
How similar studies have performed: While attempts have been made to restore temporal fine structure in cochlear implants, this approach is unique and has not been extensively tested in previous studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Cochlear implant users. Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years.
Where this trial is running
Los Angeles, California
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ray Goldsworthy, PhD
- 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.