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Narrator: Hello and welcome to the BACIC project.
BACIC stands for brain activation
of cochlear implant candidates.
In this study Nebraska researchers aim to identify
the brain based factors that predict
future hearing improvements among candidates
for cochlear implants.
we use magnetic resonance imaging,
or MRI scanners to produce detailed images of the brain.
These images help us understand why some adults
with cochlear implants have better results than others.
In this short video,
we'll outline what to expect as a participant in this study.
During this study,
you will be making three separate visits to
the Center for Brain Biology and Behavior,
or CB3 for short.
CB3 is located in the Southeast corner of Memorial Stadium
at the University of Nebraska Lincoln.
Free parking is available for study participants in the lot
directly east of the stadium.
Just look for the white signs that say
east stadium research labs.
From there head to the Southeast corner of the stadium,
and look for the CB3 entrance.
Enter the lobby area and check in with Linda
at the front desk.
To validate your parking,
Linda will ask for the make model
and license plate number of your vehicle.
So be sure to have that information available.
Next, a researcher will greet you
and bring you to the MRI suite.
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Since the scanner uses magnets,
nothing metal can be taken into the suite.
This includes things like jewelry, piercings, belts, keys,
cell phones, and coins.
Prior to entering you will fill out a metal screening form
to be sure you don't have anything metal on or in your body.
A locker is available to safely store
any belongings that cannot enter the suite.
After you complete your metal screening form,
a researcher will explain the project to you together,
and you will go through the informed consent form.
When all of your questions are answered
and you have signed the informed consent
our MRI technician will take some pictures of your brain
using an MRI scanner.
You can't feel an MRI scan.
The machines do not move or spin you around,
but the machine is loud.
We will provide ear protection and we will be communicating
with you to ensure you're comfortable
throughout the whole session.
During your scan we ask that you remain perfectly still.
This will make sure that the images do not blur.
After we wrap up your MRI session,
we will walk you to another area
to look at your brain activity,
using functional near infrared spectroscopy or fNIRS.
This involves wearing a special head cap
covered in sensors that highlight your brain activity
and detect brain activations during specific tasks.
After the fNIR scan,
we will ask you to fill out some forms
regarding your hearing, executive functions,
and some demographic information.
This will conclude your first visit.
Your second and third visits will be the same as your first,
except there will be no MRI session.
You will only need to do that part once.
We appreciate you taking the time to assist us
with the BACIC project
and look forward to analyzing the results.
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