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Speech Intelligibility Clinical Trial in College Park, MD

Access cutting-edge speech intelligibility treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in College Park. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of Maryland, College Park

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to College Park

    Convenient for MD residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit College Park site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Speech Intelligibility Study in College Park

With advancing age, adults experience increasing speech understanding difficulties in challenging situations. Currently, speech-in-noise difficulties are rehabilitated by providing hearing aids. For older normal-hearing adults, however, hearing devices do not provide much benefit since these adults do not have decreased hearing sensitivity. The goal of the "Speech Perception and High Cognitive Demand" project is to evaluate the benefit of a new auditory-cognitive training paradigm. In the present study neural (as measured by pupillometry and magnetoencephalography) and behavioral changes of speech-in-noise perception from pretest to posttest will be examined in older adults (age 65 - 85 years) assigned to one of three training groups: 1) Active Control Group: sessions of watching informational videos, 2) Auditory Training Group: sessions of auditory training listening to one of two speakers in everyday scenarios (e.g., driving directions) and needing to recall what one speaker said in the previous sentence, and 3) Auditory-cognitive training group: identical to the auditory training group, except participants will be asked to remember information from two previous sentences. Changes in speech-in-noise perception will be examined for the three groups of older adults and gains will be compared to a control group of young, normal hearing adults (18-30 years) that is not part of the clinical trial and will not undergo any training.

Sponsor: University of Maryland, College Park

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Aged between 65 - 85 years
Normal hearing (pure tone thresholds ≤ 25 dB HL from 250 - 8000 Hz)
Self-reported normal or corrected-to-normal vision
Dominant language: American English
Education: a high school diploma or higher education level

Exclusion Criteria

Middle-ear or inner-ear pathology
Non-native speaker of English
Inability to complete all training sessions within a pre-specified time window (e.g., due to unexpected schedule restrictions)
Learning disorders
Metal in body that induces a data artifact for MEG recording (e.g., excessive metal dental work) or that poses a safety issue in the MRI portion (e.g., pacemakers, neural implants, metal plates or joints, shrapnel, and surgical staples)
Claustrophobia or any condition that would be exacerbated by the scanning environment's lighting, sounds, etc. (e.g., migraines)
A non-removable hairstyle or hair accessory that would prevent the participant from fitting comfortably in the MEG or MRI head coil
Currently under a medical provider's care for a closed head injury
Currently taking psychoactive stimulant (e.g., amphetamines), depressant (e.g., benzodiazepines), mood stabilizing (e.g., lithium), anti-psychotic, or anti-seizure medications or drugs of abuse
Currently pregnant (only for MRI)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in College Park?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT04997577) has an active research site in College Park, MD that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Speech Intelligibility Treatment Options in College Park, MD

If you're searching for speech intelligibility treatment options in College Park, MD, this clinical trial (NCT04997577) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our College Park research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced speech intelligibility specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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