Effects of Cognitive Training on Speech Perception (NCT02294812) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Effects of Cognitive Training on Speech Perception
Stopped: lack of funding and staff to conduct the study
Canada42 participantsStarted 2016-09
Plain-language summary
In this study, the investigators are testing whether cognitive training can lead to improvements in speech perception for individuals with hearing loss. Individuals will complete 20 hours of cognitive training that is designed to improve cognitive abilities such as short term memory and attention. The investigators predict that cognitive training that improves the cognitive abilities affected by hearing loss will improve speech perception.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Able to come to Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada for study visits
* Adults (50 years or older) with mild to moderate hearing loss
* Access to an internet-connected device that is able to use Flash media, basic computer skills
* Medically stable participants
* Not currently taking medication that may affect brain function (e.g., anti-anxiety medication)
* Normal or corrected-to-normal vision
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants with neurological conditions such as epilepsy or concussions will be excluded for safety reasons
* Participants who are not native English speakers (materials used in the study are only in English)
* Participants who are unable to provide consent
* Participants with impaired cognition (assessed with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment)
* Participants with high accuracy on the Speech Perception in Noise task at the second study visit (to eliminate participants who may be performing at ceiling level)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Speech Perception in Noise Test - Improvement in speech perception accuracy from baseline to post-training for high and low predictability sentences