Dr. Rene Gifford, PhD
Claim this profileVanderbilt University Medical Center
Studies Cochlear Implants
Studies Hearing Loss
3 reported clinical trials
3 drugs studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Rene Gifford, PhD is currently running
Cochlear Implant + Hearing Aid
for Hearing Loss
Cochlear implants are surgically implanted devices which restore the ability to hear to the hearing impaired. Improvements in surgery and electrodes have results in an increased number of adults and children who have residual hearing and can benefit from electric and acoustic hearing in the same ear. This is called Electric Acoustic Stimulation (EAS). Many studies have shown that adult EAS users show significant benefits for speech understanding in noise and spatial hearing tasks as compared to a CI paired only with a contralateral HA. Even though this type of hearing is becoming more common, there is limited research on how it can be beneficial to children with CIs. The benefits of this study are a greater understanding of the participant's speech understanding, binaural processing, and spatial hearing. The results will help audiologists and researcher better understand how cochlear implants work, specifically when using electric and acoustic hearing in the same ear.
Recruiting1 award N/A7 criteria
Cochlear Implant Stimulation
for Usher Syndrome
Usher syndrome (USH) causes extensive degeneration in the cochlear nerve (CN), especially in CN fibers innervating the base of the cochlea. As the first step toward developing evidence-based practice for managing implant patients with USH, this study evaluates local neural health, as well as the neural encoding of temporal and spectral cues at the CN in implanted patients with USH. Aim 1 will determine local CN health in patients with USH by assessing the sensitivity of the electrically evoked compound action potential to changes in interphase gap and pulse polarity. Aim 2 will determine group differences in neural encoding of temporal and spectral cues at the CN between patients with USH and patients with idiopathic hearing loss. Aim 3 will use supervised machine learning techniques to develop an objective tool for assessing the electrode-neuron interface at individual electrode locations.
Recruiting1 award N/A2 criteria
More about Rene Gifford, PhD
Clinical Trial Related5 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 3 trials as a Principal Investigator · 2 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Rene Gifford, PhD has experience with
- Signal Processing Intervention Of A Biomedical Device
- Electric And Acoustic Stimulation (EAS) Technology
- Experimental Manipulation Of Stimulation Parameters
Breakdown of trials Rene Gifford, PhD has run
Cochlear Implants
Hearing Loss
Usher Syndrome
Postprandial Fullness Syndrome
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Rene Gifford, PhD specialize in?
Rene Gifford, PhD focuses on Cochlear Implants and Hearing Loss. In particular, much of their work with Cochlear Implants has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Rene Gifford, PhD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Rene Gifford, PhD is currently recruiting for 2 clinical trials in Nashville Tennessee. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Rene Gifford, PhD has studied deeply?
Yes, Rene Gifford, PhD has studied treatments such as Signal processing intervention of a biomedical device, Electric and acoustic stimulation (EAS) technology, Experimental manipulation of stimulation parameters.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Rene Gifford, PhD?
Apply for one of the trials that Rene Gifford, PhD is conducting.
What is the office address of Rene Gifford, PhD?
The office of Rene Gifford, PhD is located at: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee 37232-8718 United States. This is the address for their practice at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Is there any support for travel costs?
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