Clinical Trial: Auditory Rehabilitation in Stroke Patients With Auditory Processing Disorders
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Long-term Use Benefits of Personal Frequency-modulated Systems for Speech in Noise Perception in Stroke Patients With Auditory Processing Deficits- 'a Non-randomised
Brief Summary: This study aimed to evaluate long term benefits in speech reception in noise, after daily 10 week use of an assisting listening device (personal frequency-modulates systems) , in non-aphasic stroke patients with auditory processing deficits.
Detailed Summary: Stroke can affect all levels of the auditory pathway. Approximately one in five stroke survivors report severe difficulties when listening to speech-in-noise, despite normal hearing, attributed to abnormal processing of sounds within the brain, and these individuals are more likely to experience communication difficulties in poor acoustic environments, The patient with significant auditory deficits and functional limitations may require a range of rehabilitation and remediation approaches. Several studies conclusively demonstrate substantial improvements in speech recognition in noise when using personal frequency-modulated (FM) systems. These devices are used to improve speech perception in noise in adults with neurological disorders including stroke with good immediate benefits. However, the long-term benefits of FM systems in stroke patients has not been studies. In this research study the investigators aimed to investigate the long term benefits in speech reception in noise in non-aphasic stroke patients and measure the potential improvement in unaided speech in background noise performance after 10 weeks.
Sponsor: University College, London
Current Primary Outcome: The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) benefit for speech in noise (reported in decibel, dB) [ Time Frame: week 1 ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome: The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) benefit for speech in noise (reported in decibel, dB) [ Time Frame: week 10 ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: University College, London
Dates:
Date Received: August 23, 2016
Date Started: April 2013
Date Completion:
Last Updated: August 30, 2016
Last Verified: August 2016