Using advanced imaging to understand hearing loss
Role of Diffusion Tensor-magnetic Resonance Imaging in Investigating Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Assiut University · NCT06434129
This study is testing a new imaging technique to see if it can help doctors better understand the hearing pathways in people with hearing loss who might need cochlear implants.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assiut University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Asyut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06434129 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the role of Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and auditory tractography in patients with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) who are candidates for cochlear implantation. It aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities by mapping the auditory pathways and determining the functional integrity of these pathways when standard assessments are inconclusive. The study includes patients with varying degrees of hearing loss and seeks to inform clinical decision-making regarding cochlear implantation and alternative rehabilitation strategies. Ultimately, it aims to create a comprehensive auditory map to validate the findings and improve patient outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients with audiometrically proven sensorineural hearing loss who are scheduled for cochlear implantation.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological or psychiatric conditions affecting stability during MRI, those with cochlear implants, or those with contraindications for MRI may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better-informed decisions regarding cochlear implantation and improved outcomes for patients with hearing loss.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of DTI in auditory research is emerging, this specific application in SNHL and cochlear implantation is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with audiometrically proven SNHL Exclusion Criteria: * Neurologically or psychiatric conditions affecting patient stability during MRI examination. * Cochlear implants. * Contraindications for MRI.
Where this trial is running
Asyut
- Faculty of Medicine of Assuit — Asyut, Egypt (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mahmoud Aly, Master
- Email: am.8892@gmail.com
- Phone: 00201011367958
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.
Conditions: Sensorineural Hearing Loss, DTI, Sensorineural hearing loss