Can brain scans unlock the secret to hearing in crowded rooms?

This study investigates how the brain uses spatial cues—like differences in timing and loudness between ears—to focus on a specific sound in a noisy environment. Researchers will compare adults with normal hearing and those with bilateral cochlear implants as they perform listening tasks while brain activity is recorded. The goal is to understand the neural mechanisms behind spatial selective attention, which could inform future clinical solutions for hearing impairment.