Clinical trial for Cochlear Hearing Loss
Official title Vocal Emotion Communication With Cochlear Implants
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05486637
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out if the way people with cochlear implants use different sound clues explains why some can pick up emotions in speech better than others.
- Who it's for
- Children and adults who use cochlear implants for hearing loss.
- What's involved
- Participants will listen to and produce speech that shows different emotions while researchers record and analyze their responses.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 6 to 80. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Prelingually deaf children with cochlear implants
- Postlingually deaf adults with cochlear implants
- Normally hearing children
- Normally hearing adults
You likely can't join if
- Non-native speakers of American English
- Prelingually deaf individuals who receive cochlear implants after age 12
- Adults unable to pass a basic cognitive screen
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Tempe, Arizona, United States
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 6 years to 80 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Tempe, Arizona, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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