Training to improve hearing after mild brain injuries
Targeted Auditory Plasticity Training to Improve Central Hearing in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
This study is testing if special training exercises can help people with mild brain injuries hear better in noisy places.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Antonio, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06628505 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-55 who have a self-reported history of mild traumatic brain injury.
Not a fit: Patients with significant hearing loss or major neurological or psychiatric conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training could lead to better hearing outcomes for patients recovering from mild brain injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using auditory training to improve hearing abilities, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
San Antonio, Texas
- 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
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.