Development and Implementation of Innovative Auditory Training Methods and Verification of These Training Methods

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine if aural rehabilitation adds measurable benefit and participant satisfaction to a cochlear implant recipient's overall treatment. Also, the study is designed to compare the efficacy of a commercially available aural rehabilitation program (LACE) and an electronic program which takes advantage of a traditional form of auditory training (NOOK) for cochlear implant users.

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.

Criteria for Inclusion:

Willingness to participate
Ability to provide informed written consent
Willingness to follow study protocol
Eighteen years or older at the time of signing the consent form
Cochlear implant experience for 12 months or greater
Spoken English as the first language
Access to a home computer which meets the minimal requirements to run appropriate program or the ability to use an electronic reader depending on which group the participant is assigned to
Reports being comfortable using a computer if in the LACE group

Criteria for Exclusion:

Unable or unwillingness to sign informed written consent
Unable or unwillingness to follow study protocol
Non-English speaking or English as a second language
No access to a computer if assigned to the LACE study group
Reports not being comfortable using a computer if assigned to the LACE study group.

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
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Annamary Peterson	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Annamary Peterson

Closed for enrollment

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