Sequential second language learning and academic adjustment in hearing impaired adolescents with cochlear implants

Completed

• Conditions: deafness; hearing impairment; 10019243

• Registration Number: NL-OMON45218
• Lead Sponsor: niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 23 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 351

Inclusion Criteria

• Age: 12- 17 years
• Cognitive capacities within normal-to-above-normal range (non-verbal IQ > 80 points)
• Native Dutch speakers, English at school
• Enrolled in secondary education (*voortgezet onderwijs*), can be either special education or standard education, but not primary education (*basisschool*)
• Hearing status: Normal-hearing, hearing impaired without cochlear implant, hearing impaired with cochlear implant

Exclusion Criteria

Only applicable for behavioural stage, not questionnaire stage:
• Low cognitive capacities (non-verbal IQ <80 points)
• Communication disorder (i.e., diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder)
• A history of neurological and psychiatric disorder other than a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD and a diagnosis of reading disabilities (i.e., dyslexia)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Second language proficiency as measured in self- and proxy-reports, as well as<br /><br>in accuracy and reaction times on different tasks.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Native language proficiency, sensory processing abilities and cognitive<br /><br>capacities as measured in self- and proxy-reports, as well as inaccuracy and<br /><br>reaction times on different tasks. </p><br>