Testing a Possible Cause of Reduced Ability of Children to Process Speech in Noise
Central Auditory Disease, Healthy
About this trial
This is an observational trial for Central Auditory Disease focused on measuring Ostoacoustic Emission, Central Auditory Processing, CAPD, Medial Olivocochlear Bundle, Speech Impediment
Eligibility Criteria
INCLUSION CRITERIA: Subjects selected will be between the ages of 12 and 18 years. All subjects must score within normal limits on measures of threshold sensitivity, speech recognition in quiet, middle ear function and TEOAEs to be included in the study. Group A subjects must be identified as having learning or attention problems in school and show show reduced scores on speech-in-noise tasks. Group B subjects must demonstrate speech-in-noise scores within normal limits. Groups will be matched for sex, age and handedness. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Subjects will be excluded for history of voice disorders, autism, stuttering, aphasia, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, severe language disorders and psychiatric disorders. Children who are being treated for hyperactivity disorder will be excluded. Children who are taking medication prescribed for hyperactivity, anxiety or depression may be excluded. Children younger than 12 will be excluded.
Sites / Locations
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)