Auditory-Cognitive Training to Optimize Outcomes for Older CI Users

Description

The proposed study will investigate whether an auditory brain training program can improve cochlear implant (CI) outcomes in older post-lingually deafened CI users. The study will evaluate the potential benefit of training on speech recognition performance, psychosocial and cognitive function.

Conditions

Hearing Loss, Deafness

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The proposed study will investigate whether an auditory brain training program can improve cochlear implant (CI) outcomes in older post-lingually deafened CI users. The study will evaluate the potential benefit of training on speech recognition performance, psychosocial and cognitive function.

Optimizing Speech Recognition and Cognitive Outcomes for Older Cochlear Implant Users

Auditory-Cognitive Training to Optimize Outcomes for Older CI Users

Condition
Hearing Loss
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Washington

Gallaudet University, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20002

New York

Center for Hearing and Communication, New York, New York, United States, 10004

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 60 years of age and over;
  • * Between 3 months and 3 years post cochlear implant activation;
  • * Passing score an cognitive screener (Callahan et al, 2002);
  • * Speech recognition scores on AZBio between 10% and 85%.
  • * Single-sided deafness
  • * Non-fluent English

Ages Eligible for Study

60 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Gallaudet University,

Diane M Brewer, MA, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Gallaudet University

Claire M Bernstein, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Gallaudet University

Study Record Dates

2026-01