Neural Activity During Audiovisual Speech Processing: Protocol For a Functional Neuroimaging Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) studies have demonstrated associations between hearing outcomes after cochlear implantation and plastic brain changes. However, inconsistent results make it difficult to draw conclusions. A major problem is that many variables need to be controlled. To gain further understanding, a careful preparation and planning of such a functional neuroimaging task is key.

Objective

Using fNIRS, our main objective is to develop a well-controlled audiovisual speech comprehension task to study brain activation in individuals with normal hearing and hearing impairment (including cochlear implant users). The task should be deductible from clinically established tests, induce maximal cortical activation, use optimal coverage of relevant

SUBMITTER: Balint A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9239541 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature