1 Investigating human auditory cortex responses to voice pitch information with near-infrared light Kurt Steinmetzger 1 , Martin Andermann 1 , Esther Megbel 1 , Zhengzheng Shen 2 , Bastian Meinhardt 1 , Mark Praetorius 2 und André Rupp 1 3 April 2019 IZN Heidelberg 1 Section of Biomagnetism, Department of Neurology, Heidelberg University Hospital 2 CI Rehabilitation Centre, Section of Otology and Neurootology, ENT Clinic, Heidelberg University Hospital
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Investigating human auditory cortex responses to voice pitch information with near-infrared light
Kurt Steinmetzger1, Martin Andermann1, Esther Megbel1, Zhengzheng Shen2, Bastian Meinhardt1, Mark Praetorius2 und André Rupp1
3 April 2019 IZN Heidelberg
1 Section of Biomagnetism, Department of Neurology, Heidelberg University Hospital 2 CI Rehabilitation Centre, Section of Otology and Neurootology, ENT Clinic, HeidelbergUniversity Hospital
Steinmetzger 2019 IZN Heidelberg | Investigating human auditory cortex responses to voice pitch information with near-infrared light | 3 April 2019
Introduction
In a three-year project, we are currently investigating the cortical representation of speech melody.
We are particularly interested in the comparison of normal-hearing listeners and users of cochlear implants (CIs).
The main goal of the project is to identify objective measures that quantify the listening success with CIs.
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Steinmetzger 2019 IZN Heidelberg | Investigating human auditory cortex responses to voice pitch information with near-infrared light | 3 April 2019
Introduction
The project has a two-part structure:
First, normal-hearing listeners are tested to validate the method and the experimental paradigm.
Secondly, these results are used as a functional model to compare the CI users with.
Today, I will be talking about the results of part one and will conclude with data obtained from the first CI user.
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Steinmetzger 2019 IZN Heidelberg | Investigating human auditory cortex responses to voice pitch information with near-infrared light | 3 April 2019
Introduction
CIs are surgically implanted devices that replace the damaged inner ear. The auditory nerve receives direct electrical stimulation via an electrode array inserted into the cochlea.
CIs are still the only successful sensory prosthesis used in humans and enable even deaf children to acquire language.
However, a fundamental limitation when listening through a CI is that the access to pitch information is severely limited.
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Introduction
Especially for pre-lingually implanted children, objective measures are urgently needed to better monitor the develop-ment of their hearing.
However, CIs are incompatible with some common neuroscientific methods (fMRI, MEG) and cause large signal artefacts in electrophysiological measurements (EEG).
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), in contrast, is a noise-free method that is fully compatible with CIs.
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Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)
For this project, a combined NIRS/EEG system was acquired.
When both methods are combined, brain activity can be measured with a high spatial and temporal resolution.
For NIRS-only measurements, the preparation time can be reduced to a few minutes, which is crucial when testing young children.
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Steinmetzger 2019 IZN Heidelberg | Investigating human auditory cortex responses to voice pitch information with near-infrared light | 3 April 2019
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)
There are two types of NIRS sensors: Sources emit light towards the cortex and detectors at nearby sites record how much of that light has passed the tissue.
The more active the cortical area in between source and detector (i.e. the measurement channel), the more light is absorbed.
The greater the distance between source and detector, the deeper the light travels.
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Pinti 2018 AnnNYAcadSci
Steinmetzger 2019 IZN Heidelberg | Investigating human auditory cortex responses to voice pitch information with near-infrared light | 3 April 2019
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)
In active cortical areas, the concentration of oxygenated haemoglobin strongly increases, while that of deoxygenated haemoglobin decreases slightly.
The physiological basis as well as the experimental designs of NIRS and fMRI studies closely resemble each other.
Most NIRS studies use block designs to elicit strong experimental effects, as the haemoglobin changes in the blood evolve over the course of several seconds.
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Pinti 2018 AnnNYAcadSci
Steinmetzger 2019 IZN Heidelberg | Investigating human auditory cortex responses to voice pitch information with near-infrared light | 3 April 2019
Experiment 1 – Speech sounds with and without pitch
Is the spatial resolution of NIRS high enough to distinguish between speech sounds with and without a pitch contour?
Stimuli: I. Harmonic complex tonesII. Inharmonic complex tonesIII. Speech-shaped noise