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Central Auditory Processing Disorder
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Central Auditory Processing Disorders Associated With Blast Exposure

Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development

About this trial

Last updated 7 years ago

Study ID

C5067-R

Status

Completed

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

No

Accepting

18-75 Years
18+ Years
All
All

Trial Timing

Ended 14 years ago

What is this trial about?

The incidence of central auditory dysfunction in war fighters who are exposed to high-explosive blasts while serving in combat have not been clearly determined. The objectives of this study are to determine whether central auditory processing (CAP) disorders are associated with exposure to high-explosive blasts. This study will also examine the incidence, magnitude and timing of spontaneous recovery of CAP function from blast exposure. The information provided by this study will help guide clinicians in both the military and VA health care systems regarding the likelihood of central auditory processing disorders in soldiers returning from deployment and suggest some clinical rehabilitative strategies for the treatment of these patients with CAP deficits.

What are the participation requirements?

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

Experimental group: - Active duty soldier at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC - a notation in medical record of exposure to blast - a Glasgow Coma Scale of 13-15, indicating mild or no traumatic brain injury (TBI - cognitive and physical ability to take part in these auditory evaluations. - Age 18 years or older - native speaker of English (since test materials are presented in English) Control group: - able to commute to Portland (Oregon)VA Med Ctr. - no exposure to blast - cognitive and physical ability to take part in these auditory evaluations. - age 18 years or older - native speaker of English

No

Exclusion Criteria

- hearing loss greater than 50 dB HL three-frequency pure tone average bilaterally

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