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
Sponsors and collaborators
Craig D. Workman, PhD
Lead sponsor
University of Iowa
Sponsor institution