Investigating how cochlear and auditory brainstem implants affect hearing processing
Investigating Auditory Processing in the Users of Auditory Brainstem and Cochlear Implants
This study is testing how cochlear and auditory brainstem implants affect hearing and sound processing in both adults and children with hearing impairments.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NYU Langone Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT05810220 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research focuses on individuals with hearing impairments who use cochlear implants or auditory brainstem implants. The study aims to evaluate various aspects of hearing and auditory processing in these users through behavioral and electrophysiological experiments. Participants will be assessed to ensure their implant devices have usable electrodes that do not cause discomfort. The study will include both adults and children over the age of two, who do not have other cognitive or communicative disorders.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are hearing impaired individuals aged two and older who use cochlear or auditory brainstem implants without other cognitive or communicative disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with severe neurological disorders or those whose implants do not have usable electrodes may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance our understanding of auditory processing in implant users, potentially leading to improved device functionality and patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While this study explores a specific aspect of auditory processing, similar studies have shown promise in understanding the effects of auditory devices on hearing.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Hearing impaired adult and or child (above 2 years old) who uses ABIs or cochlear implants. * No diagnosis of any other communicative or cognitive disorder other than hearing impairment. The individual must be able to visit the lab in order to participate in behavioral and electrophysiological experiments. * Patients' implant device must have useable electrodes that do not result in uncomfortable or unpleasant non-auditory sensation. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed cognitive or communicative disorders (other than hearing impairment) * Severe neurological disorders * No useable electrodes in their implants
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- NYU Langone Health — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mahan Azadpour — NYU Langone Health
- Study coordinator: Mahan Azadpour
- Email: Mahan.Azadpour@nyulangone.org
- Phone: 2122637785
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.