Central auditory processing deficits in schizophrenia: Effects of auditory-based cognitive training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sensory processing abnormalities are common in schizophrenia (SZ) and impact everyday functions, such as speech perception in noisy environments. Auditory-based targeted cognitive training (TCT) is a "bottom up" cognitive remediation intervention designed to enhance the speed and accuracy of low-level auditory information processing. However, the effects of TCT on behavioral measures of central auditory processing (CAP) and the role of CAP function on verbal learning outcomes in SZ are unknown.

Methods

SZ (n = 42) and healthy subjects (CTL; n = 18) underwent comprehensive clinical, neurocognitive, and auditory assessments, including tests of hearing sensitivity and speech recognition (Words-in-Noise (WIN), Quick Speech-in-Noise (SIN)). SZ patients were randomized

SUBMITTER: Molina JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9259506 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature