RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06607146

Assessing the Effect of Computer-based Auditory Training on Adult Cochlear Implant Speech and Quality-of-life Outcomes

Sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

May 9, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cochlear Implants Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a free computer-based auditory training program, Sound Success (Advanced Bionics, Valencia, CA), with the current standard of care of patient-directed auditory training in improving common measures of speech recognition and cochlear implant (CI) specific quality-of-life in new adult CI recipients in their first year post-activation.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Sound Success and a behavioral approach called Standard of Care for people with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and cochlear implants. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALSound Success

Subjects will be instructed to perform auditory training with the Sound Success computer-based auditory training program. This is a free program that requires a brief account registration. Subjects will be instructed to perform auditory training on a personal device and will be recommended a target usage of at least 30 minutes 5 times per week.

BEHAVIORALStandard of Care

Subjects will be provided a list of common exercises for auditory training. This is the current standard of care at our institution.