How do people with hearing loss understand speech in different settings?
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at how people with healthy hearing or hearing loss understand speech in different listening environments. You might join if you have normal hearing, mild hearing loss, or use a cochlear implant, and are a competent adult English speaker.
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Who can take part
- Able to understand spoken English words
- A competent speaker of North American English
- Between 18 and 65 years old
- Normal hearing OR mild up to moderate hearing loss OR use a cochlear implant
- No language-learning disabilities or other cognitive difficulties
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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