Purpose of this Study
We are doing this study to find out if a brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is beneficial for people with a cochlear implant (CI) when it is combined with home-based auditory training. We want to see if there are any improvements in speech perception performance after a 4-week training period for people with CIs.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Adults ages 18+ who:
- Have a unilateral Cochlear Implant device that has been in use for at least 1 year
- Have high speed internet access (for computer-based training and weekly video calls)
For more information about who can join this study, please contact the study team at Amy.Walker1@duke.edu or 919-684-1732.
- Have a unilateral Cochlear Implant device that has been in use for at least 1 year
- Have high speed internet access (for computer-based training and weekly video calls)
For more information about who can join this study, please contact the study team at Amy.Walker1@duke.edu or 919-684-1732.
Age Range
50-90
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No
What is Involved?
If you choose to join this study, you will:
- Do 4 weeks of computer-based training that includes tDCS sessions
- Fill out study diaries to share your experiences and opinions regarding the training and tDCS
- Visit our clinic for 2 in-person follow-up visits after you finish the program
- Do 4 weeks of computer-based training that includes tDCS sessions
- Fill out study diaries to share your experiences and opinions regarding the training and tDCS
- Visit our clinic for 2 in-person follow-up visits after you finish the program
Locations
Remote/online
Duke University Hospital
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Compensation
No
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
Safety and Feasibility of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Enhance Auditory Rehabilitation in Cochlear Implant Recipients
Principal Investigator
Howard
Francis
Protocol Number
PRO00107525
NCT ID
NCT04908631
Enrollment Status
OPEN TO ACCRUAL