Improving hearing performance for cochlear implant users
Optimization of Hearing Performance in the Subject Implanted With Profound Asymmetric Deafness
This study is testing new ways to help people with cochlear implants, especially those with some hearing in their other ear, improve their ability to understand speech.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Toulouse Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toulouse) |
| Trial ID | NCT05325450 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on enhancing the hearing performance of individuals who have received cochlear implants, particularly those with some residual hearing in the opposite ear. It aims to investigate how this residual hearing can be integrated into rehabilitation programs to improve speech perception. The study will involve different intervention programs designed to optimize auditory learning and rehabilitation strategies for cochlear implant users. Participants will be assessed to determine the effectiveness of these programs in improving their hearing capabilities.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 who are unilaterally postlingually deafened and have moderate contralateral hearing.
Not a fit: Patients with significant neurological conditions or those with severe anatomical issues affecting cochlear implant insertion may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly enhance the auditory rehabilitation process for cochlear implant users, leading to better speech perception and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in optimizing rehabilitation strategies for cochlear implant users, but this specific approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age\>18 * Unilaterally postlingually-deafened adult cochlear implanted candidates (IC-Uni) * Person with almost normal or moderate contralateral hearing ( under 60dB) * Cochlear implanted person whose activation has not yet been performed * Cochlear implanted subjects with bilateral post-lingual profound deafness, who already benefit from a unilateral cochlear implant and candidates to a bilateral cochlear implant * Affiliated to social security Exclusion Criteria: * - Subjects under juridical protections or tutelage measure * Subjects with associated neurological or neurodegenerative conditions * Significant anatomical changes on CT scan of the temporal bone that may interfere with the insertion of the cochlear implant
Where this trial is running
Toulouse
- Marx — Toulouse, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mathieu MARX
- Email: marx.m@chu-toulouse.fr
- Phone: 0561777704
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.