Clinical trial for Deafness
Official title Perceptual Consequences of Cochlear Implant Electrode-neuron Interfaces
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05867173
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to learn how cochlear implants affect the hearing system and to test new methods for adjusting the device settings.
- Who it's for
- This study is looking for children and adults who have severe hearing loss and use a cochlear implant.
- What's involved
- Participants will have their cochlear implant settings adjusted and will take tests to check how well they can understand speech.
- Time commitment
- The study involves short-term and long-term testing to see how long it takes to get used to new settings.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 3 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Research people with a Cochlear Implant ADULTS Adult at least 18 years old
- Native speakers of American English
- Wears a cochlear implant manufactured by Advanced Bionics (Clarion Hi-Focus I or newer), Cochlear, or MED-EL CHILDREN Children at least 3 months old
- Native speakers of American English
- Wears a cochlear implant manufactured by Advanced Bionics (Clarion Hi-Focus I or newer), Cochlear, or MED-EL
You likely can't join if
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Does not meet the inclusion criteria for a specific study protocol, such as age of onset of hearing loss, age of cochlear implantation, duration of...
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Hearing loss, or significant history of hearing related issues
- Unable to carry out the study protocol or tasks required in the study
See the full eligibility criteria
- Research people with a Cochlear Implant ADULTS Adult at least 18 years old
- Native speakers of American English
- Wears a cochlear implant manufactured by Advanced Bionics (Clarion Hi-Focus I or newer), Cochlear, or MED-EL CHILDREN Children at least 3 months old
- Native speakers of American English
- Wears a cochlear implant manufactured by Advanced Bionics (Clarion Hi-Focus I or newer), Cochlear, or MED-EL
- For both children and adults with a cochlear implant, some study criteria might pertain to a subset of people, such as a specific age at which the people developed a hearing loss, or was implanted.
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Does not meet the inclusion criteria for a specific study protocol, such as age of onset of hearing loss, age of cochlear implantation, duration of deafness, number of active electrodes in the cochlear implant device
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Hearing loss, or significant history of hearing related issues
- Unable to carry out the study protocol or tasks required in the study
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Waltham, Massachusetts, 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, 3 months and older. 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 Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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