Research Study for Healthy Children 7 to 12 Years Old
What is the purpose of this study?
Cincinnati Children’s is conducting a research study to look at how the brain processes sound in children who have normal hearing in both ears compared to children who have severe to profound hearing loss in one ear.
Who will be included in this study?
Children 7 to 12 years old who have normal hearing in both ears may be eligible to participate
What is involved?
The study includes 2 visits. The following is a list of procedures that will take place during the study:
- Visit 1 (2 to 3 hours): Review of the consent form, completion of audiological (hearing) and psychological tests
- Visit 2 (within 2 weeks of the first visit, about 1 ½ hours): MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan of the brain while performing several tasks such as listening to noise and speech
What are the benefits?
Your child may receive no direct benefit from participating in this study. The greatest benefit is that your child may be contributing to research that helps other children. Research studies are essential in finding new and improved treatments and diagnostic tools.
Will I get all the facts about the study?
Parents interested in having their child participate will be given a consent form that thoroughly explains all of the details of the study. The form covers all of the procedures, the risks, the benefits, the pay, who to contact with questions or concerns and more. A member of the study staff will review the consent form with you and will be sure that all of your questions are answered. Study procedures will not begin until a parent or guardian has signed this form and, if of age, the child has given at minimum his/her verbal agreement.
What are the risks?
There are no physical risks associated with this study. There is a possible risk of emotional discomfort associated with your child feeling claustrophic while undergoing the MRI scan. Your child may also feel a little uncomfortable due to the noise made by the MRI scanner (although earplugs and headphones are provided and reduce the noise level), and he/she may feel frustrated when trying to perform some of the tasks. At any point that your child feels uncomfortable, he/she will be able to stop the test and get out of the scanner.
What is the pay?
Families will receive a $50 Toys R’ Us gift card at each of the two study visits.
Who should I contact for more information?
Lisa Tully
513-636-5428
lisa.tully@cchmc.org
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Department of Radiology, MLC 5031
Imaging Research Center
3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039
