Cochlear Implant Speech in Noise Processing

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-99
SponsorCraig D. Workman, PhD

About this trial

The study will help us in understanding the neural mechanisms by which listeners with a cochlear implant detect speech in noisy environments.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Between 18 and 99 years of age.

Have a cochlear implant activated for more than one year.

Eligible for research under the Iowa Cochlear Implant Project VIII.

Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

Disqualifiers

Medical history includes seizure disorder, head injury, neurologic, metabolic, cardiovascular disease, or previous cerebrovascular event (unless approved by PI).

Female self-reporting pregnancy. A urine pregnancy test will be performed prior to injection of the radiopharmaceutical.

Currently taking medications which may affect cerebral blood flow (e.g., papaverine, ginkgo biloba, acetazolamide).

Uncontrolled intercurrent illness that would limit compliance with study requirements per investigator.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Cochlear implant

Treatment groups

150 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Craig D. Workman, PhD

Lead sponsor

University of Iowa

Sponsor institution