RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06860152

Cochlear Implant Speech in Noise Processing

O15-PET Imaging of Cochlear Implant Speech in Noise Processing

Sponsor

Phillip Gander

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Nov 14, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

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

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 99 Years

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.
Severe hearing loss after age 16.
Between 18 and 99 years of age.
Have age typical hearing.
Eligible for research under the Iowa Cochlear Implant Project VIII.
Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

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.

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