Why Children Have Trouble Listening
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at why some children have trouble understanding what they hear, even when their hearing is normal. If your child struggles with listening in everyday situations, this trial may help find the cause.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 14 years old.
- Your child has trouble hearing or understanding speech, even when sounds are loud enough.
- A hearing test shows your child's hearing is normal or very close to normal.
- Your child does not have a brain injury, nerve damage, a cochlear implant, or ongoing ear infections.
- Your child does not have Down syndrome or another genetic syndrome.
- Your child's IQ is 70 or higher.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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