Silent reading: deaf brains rewire for words

NCT ID NCT00400413

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how deaf people who were born deaf process reading in their brains. Researchers used brain scans to compare deaf and hearing readers. The goal was to understand how the brain adapts to reading without ever hearing speech sounds. 60 adults who are deaf and have completed full education took part.

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  • Clinique Neurologique - Hôpital Civil

    Strasbourg, 67091, France

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