Audio Input Modification for Cochlear Implant Users
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a new algorithm to determine if it can improve speech comprehension for cochlear implant users, particularly in noisy environments, and help them identify sound direction. Participants will listen to sentences in noisy settings and indicate sound direction. The trial suits individuals with cochlear implants in both ears from either Cochlear or Advanced Bionics who are native English speakers. As an unphased trial, it offers participants the chance to contribute to innovative research that could enhance cochlear implant technology.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that this algorithm is safe for cochlear implant users?
Research has shown that adjusting sound settings for cochlear implants can be safe and manageable. Individuals who upgraded their cochlear implant sound processors reported improved sound quality and greater enjoyment of music. They also found the new processors easier to use. These positive experiences suggest that changes in sound processing, such as the new methods under testing, could be safely implemented. Although previous studies did not focus on negative effects, user feedback on similar sound changes has been encouraging. This indicates that the new methods being tested to enhance speech understanding might also be safe for users.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about modifying audio input for cochlear implant processors because it could revolutionize how users perceive and locate sounds. Unlike traditional cochlear implant setups that process audio uniformly, this approach uses different beamformer algorithms to enhance speech perception and sound localization, especially in noisy environments. This technique could lead to a more natural and effective auditory experience, addressing limitations in current technology and significantly improving users' quality of life.
What evidence suggests that modifying audio input for cochlear implant users is effective for improving speech perception?
Research has shown that altering sound processing in cochlear implants can enhance speech comprehension. In this trial, participants will experience different beamformer algorithms to evaluate their effects on speech perception and sound localization. Studies have found that upgrading sound processors in these implants improves speech recognition in both quiet and noisy environments. Additionally, adjustments to reduce hearing mismatches can lead to better outcomes, particularly in challenging listening situations. Early evidence suggests these changes can help users determine sound origins, potentially improving sound localization in noisy settings. Overall, these improvements could make it easier for cochlear implant users to understand speech and manage their auditory surroundings.46789
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals who use cochlear implants and are interested in potentially improving their ability to understand speech in noisy places without losing the skill to identify where sounds come from.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants listen to stimuli processed by different beamformer algorithms and repeat speech presented in noise and identify the location that sound originated from
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Modifying audio input for cochlear implant processor
Trial Overview
The study tests a new algorithm that modifies audio input for cochlear implant processors. Participants will assess if this change helps them follow conversations better amidst noise and still pinpoint sound origins.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants will listen to stimuli processed by different beamformer algorithms and repeat speech presented in noise and identify the location that sound originated from.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Collaborator
Vortant Technologies, LLC
Collaborator
Citations
Effect of Increased Daily Cochlear Implant Use on Auditory ...
On average, participants' speech recognition improved by 3.0, 2.4, and 7.0 percentage points per hour of increased average daily CI use for ...
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assets.cochlear.com/api/public/content/75262c62866a4e918336617f9632404f?v=b6328e64Sound Processor Upgrades Evidence Summary
Outcomes for long-term Nucleus CI24 implant patients upgrading to the Nucleus 5 Sound Processor showed clear benefits for speech recognition in quiet and noise.
Factors Affecting Audiometric and Speech Perception ...
Recipients who preserved acoustic hearing and utilized EAS in the implant ear also demonstrated superior speech outcomes compared to recipients ...
Designing audio processing strategies to enhance ...
This paper presents an exploratory mixed-methods study that leverages insights from CI users and professional audio engineers (AEs)
Improving Outcomes of Single-Sided Deaf Cochlear ...
Results indicate that modified programs, created to reduce interaural mismatches, may improve outcomes. The first month after activation might be too early to ...
Audio Input Modification for Cochlear Implant Users
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a new algorithm can improve speech perception for cochlear implant users.
Assessment of a Method to Improve Cochlear Implant ...
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a new algorithm can improve speech perception for cochlear implant users. The main questions ...
A systematic review of machine learning approaches in ...
The model predicted postoperative hearing with an accuracy of 71% and speech rehabilitation with an accuracy of 93%, suggesting that a ...
Cochlear implant audio processor upgrade
Users report better sound quality and music enjoyment after an upgrade and are happy when the user friendliness increases again and again. In ...
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