Training to improve hearing after mild brain injuries

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 project aims to assist individuals with mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) in enhancing their hearing abilities, particularly in challenging auditory environments. Participants will engage in specialized training exercises designed to improve their speech recognition in noise and spatial hearing skills. The training will be conducted at home over eight days, with participants receiving guidance and feedback through a tablet and earphones. The study will compare the effectiveness of these training exercises against control groups to assess their impact on hearing improvement.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18-55 years
* English is the primary language
* History of mTBI by self report

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pure tone threshold (mean of 0.5-4.0 kHz) \> 40dB HL
* Major neurological or psychiatric conditions besides mTBI

Where it's running

• The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
  San Antonio, Texas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Rocio Norman, PhD — The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
• Study coordinator: Rocio Norman, PhD
• Email: normanr@uthscsa.edu
• Phone: (210) 450-8352

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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.