Aural Rehabilitation for Hearing Loss

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Overseen ByJ. Thomas Roland, Jr., MD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will compare two different types of aural rehabilitation schedules (computer-based auditory training vs computer based auditory training and clinician guided training) for adult cochlear implant (CI) users to determine the effect of rehabilitation type on speech perception, hearing related-quality of life, and CI management skills.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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J. Thomas Roland, Jr., MD

Principal Investigator

NYU Langone Health

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults who use cochlear implants and have hearing loss in both ears. Participants should be able to take part in auditory training sessions.

Inclusion Criteria

Receive pre- and post-CI care at the NYU Langone Health Cochlear Implant Center
I can attend follow-up visits and use an app for training.
I am at least 18 years old.
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Exclusion Criteria

Has pre-lingual or long-term (>20 years) severe to profound hearing loss
I do not have significant cognitive or medical issues that prevent me from understanding or joining the study.
I am getting a cochlear implant for hearing loss in one ear.
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Clinician-Guided Auditory Training
  • Computer-Based Auditory Training

Trial Overview

The study compares two types of hearing rehabilitation: one group uses only computer-based auditory training, while the other gets both computer-based and clinician-guided training. The goal is to see which method helps more with speech understanding and quality of life.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Computer-Based Auditory Training + Clinician-Guided TrainingExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group II: Computer-Based Auditory TrainingActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

NYU Langone Health

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,431
Recruited
838,000+