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We are conducting a study to explore how people understand speech in different listening environments. The session will take about 1 hour, and participants will be compensated at $40 per hour. If needed, we will also cover parking costs.<\/p>\n

The study will begin with a hearing and vision test. Afterward, participants will sit at a computer while their eye movements are tracked. During the session, they will watch videos, listen to audio clips, and repeat back what they hear.<\/p>\n

This research aims to improve our understanding of how people process speech, especially in challenging conditions like background noise. Your participation will provide valuable insights into hearing, speech, and language processing.<\/p>\n

Participant Eligibility<\/h3>\n

Age 18 or older
\nEnglish as their first language
\nNormal hearing (as confirmed during the hearing test)
\nAble to read and see clearly without the use of contacts or glasses
\nAble to sit for 1.5 hours<\/p>\n

Contact<\/h3>\n

Kayla Aikins
\n(775) 721-5220<\/p>\n

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Additional Study Details<\/h3>\n

Full Study Title<\/strong>
\nManuscript: Effects of Text Supplementation and Facial Cues on Sentence Comprehension in Normal and Abnormal Hearing Audiences
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Study ID:<\/strong> STUDY00021147<\/div>\n
ClinicalTrials.gov Link:<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Start Date:<\/strong> 10\/01\/2024<\/div>\n
End Date:<\/strong> 01\/31\/2025<\/div>\n
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Investigator(s)<\/strong>
\nGavriel Kohlberg, MD
\nKayla Aikins, BS
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\nAccepts Healthy Volunteers?<\/strong>
\nYes<\/span><\/p>\n

Study Site(s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences (I-LABS) Portage Bay Building,<\/h4>\n

1715 NE Columbia Road, Seattle, WA
\nSeattle, Washington 98195<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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