Clinical trial for Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Official title Neural Prediction to Enhance Language
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05962359
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to create models that forecast long‑term language outcomes for children who learn English or Spanish after cochlear implantation, and to see if children predicted to have lower language scores can improve with a parent‑led communication program.
- Who it's for
- Children with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss who have received cochlear implants and are learning English or Spanish.
- What's involved
- Participants will undergo brain imaging and language assessments. Some children will receive a parent‑led communication training program that teaches strategies to boost their speech and language skills.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts several months, with multiple visits for imaging, language testing, and training sessions as needed.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 0 to 5
You may be able to join if
- Age 5 years and under.
- English or Spanish as the dominant language.
- Children with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss who meet clinical criterial for cochlear implantation
- English dominant spoken language by family
- Age at implantation of 36 months and younger when treatment begins
You likely can't join if
- Severe motor and /or cognitive disability that would preclude evaluation of progress
- Limited electrode insertion likely to significantly impact development of speech perception
- Hearing loss due to bacterial meningitis
- Severe motor and /or cognitive disability that would preclude evaluation of progress
- Limited electrode insertion likely to significantly impact development of speech perception
- Hearing loss due to bacterial meningitis
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 5 years and under.
- English or Spanish as the dominant language.
- Children with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss who meet clinical criterial for cochlear implantation
- English dominant spoken language by family
- Age at implantation of 36 months and younger when treatment begins
- Parent or caregiver that is willing to participate who understands spoken English
- Child is exposed to spoken language by at least one parent (total communication or auditory/oral) in the home
- Severe motor and /or cognitive disability that would preclude evaluation of progress
- Limited electrode insertion likely to significantly impact development of speech perception
- Hearing loss due to bacterial meningitis
- Severe motor and /or cognitive disability that would preclude evaluation of progress
- Limited electrode insertion likely to significantly impact development of speech perception
- Hearing loss due to bacterial meningitis
- Dominant language other than English
- Diagnoses or medical conditions expected to impact language development independent of hearing loss
- Cochlear nerve deficiency in implanted ears or severe cochlear malformation
- Children already having spoken language who score better than 25th percentile on the Words and Sentences portion of the CDI language evaluation.
- Child with more than two months CI experience prior to start of treatment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Chicago, Illinois, 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, 0 months to 5 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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