Pitch Perception and Memory: Deficits and Training

Launched by HOSPICES CIVILS DE LYON · Oct 12, 2018

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Pitch Perception and Memory: Deficits and Training," is looking at how people with cochlear implants, as well as individuals with a specific condition called congenital amusia (which affects the ability to perceive music), understand and remember different pitches in sounds. The researchers want to learn more about how these groups process sounds compared to people without hearing issues. They will use several methods, including behavioral tests and brain imaging techniques, to identify any challenges in pitch perception and to see if a training program can help improve these skills.

To participate in the study, adults aged 18 to 90 are eligible as long as they do not have significant neurological or psychiatric disorders and can follow study instructions. For younger participants, ages 5 and up, parental consent is required. All participants should be motivated to take part and be covered by social security. Those interested can expect to engage in various activities that measure their ability to recognize pitches, and they may also participate in training sessions aimed at improving their pitch perception. This study is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to better understand auditory processing, which is important for recognizing speech and music.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• For adult participants:
• • Aged between 18 and 90
• • Absence of neurological and psychiatric disorders
• • No major cognitive deficit, ability to understand and apply study instructions
• • Motivation to participate efficiently in the study
• • Written informed consent to participant in the study
• • Affiliated to social security
• • Control participants and participants with congenital amusia for Experiment 5: MRI/MEG compatibility
• For underage participants:
• • Subject aged 5 years and over
• • Informed consent of parents or guardians for the participation of the child being studied
• • No neurological or psychiatric history
• • Without major cognitive impairment and ability to understand and apply setpoint.
• • Subject affiliated to a social security scheme
• • Motivation to participate effectively in the project
• Exclusion Criteria:
• For adult participants:
• • Age below 18 or above 90
• • Pregnant or breast-feeding woman
• For underage participants:
• • - Pregnant or nursing minors