Cochlear Implant Speech and Quality-Of-Life Outcomes Using Computer-Based Auditory Training

Overview

About this study

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.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult patients with a diagnosis of bilateral moderate-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss who are undergoing unilateral or simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients undergoing revision implantation, completion bilateral cochlear implantation, or implantation for unilateral deafness will be excluded from enrollment.
  • Patients unable or unwilling to use a computer or similar device will be excluded from enrollment.
  • Patients will be excluded if they speak a language not supported by the Sound Success platform.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 9/30/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Matthew Carlson, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Amy Tuchscherer C.C.R.C.

(507) 538-6582

Tuchscherer.Amy@mayo.edu

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