Predicting How Well Cochlear Implants Will Work for You
This research study tests whether certain thinking and hearing skills can predict how much benefit you'll get from a cochlear implant (a device that helps deaf or hard-of-hearing people hear). If you qualify, you'll take some tests that measure how your brain processes sound and language.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older
- You must be able to understand and agree to participate (have decision-making capacity)
- You must be fluent in English, since the tests use English words and sentences
- You must be able to hear and understand spoken speech reasonably well (the hearing tests require this)
- You must be able to see medium-sized text on a computer screen from about 2 feet away, without correction aids if needed
- You cannot be pregnant, a prisoner, or a student/trainee of the study's lead researcher
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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