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Music training for concerts for people with hearing aids or cochlear implants

Research Question:
This pilot study presents and evaluates a music training methodology for hearing aid and cochlear implant users. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect that the training has on concert experiences, a highly under-researched area for the hearing impaired.

Basic Study Information

Purpose:
This is a study of a novel music-listening training intervention. Half the subjects will be randomly assigned to the music listening training modules intervention and the remaining subjects will be assigned to the waitlist control (offered the intervention upon study completion). All subjects will: (1) attend two 45- to 60-minute concerts held at the Eastman School of Music, approximately 10 to 12 weeks apart; (2) complete 2 questionnaires directly following the concerts about their music listening habits, preferred music genres, and issues associated with attending concerts. Between the two concerts, individuals in the intervention arm will be provided 15-minute training sessions as podcasts that subjects can listen to twice a week for 8 weeks (16 podcasts) at times and places of their choosing.

Location: Eastman School of Music
Study Reference #: STUDY00009428

Lead Researcher (Principal Investigator)

Lead Researcher:  Gaelen Mccormick

Study Contact Information

Study Coordinator: Dana Osterling
Email: EPAMresearch@urmc.rochester.edu

Additional Study Details

Number of Visits:  2 to 5
Parking:  Reimbursed
Reimbursement:  Yes

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