Abstract
Hearing loss is a worldwide public health problem that currently affects over 1.5 billion people and around 65% of adults above the age of 60. An accelerated cognitive decline is observed in adults with peripheral hearing loss compared to their normal hearing peers. This indicates an increased risk for the development of dementia in adults with hearing loss, however, the underlying relationship between cognitive functioning and hearing loss remains clear. Previous studies indicated a significant improvement in cognitive functioning after cochlear implantation. The identification of an objective biomarker to identify cognitive functioning in Cochlear implant (CI) users will help unravel the effect of cochlear implantation on cognitive functioning and can provide insight into the underlying neurophysiological processes. The applicant will investigate Evoked response potentials elicited with an auditory and visual oddball paradigm to identify an objective marker for cognitive functioning. Moreover, the applicant will investigate Error monitoring as a potential indicator for cognitive functioning. The overall aim of this study is to identify an objective marker for cognitive functioning independent of hearing levels, that can be used in CI users but also in other patient populations.
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