Improving music and speech perception for cochlear implant users

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Cochlear implant users.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Younger than 18 years.

Where it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.