Rehabilitation for spatial hearing in children with cochlear implants
Spatial Hearing Rehabilitation in Noise for Bilateral Cochlear Implant Children
This study tests a virtual reality program to help children with cochlear implants improve their ability to hear and understand sounds in noisy places.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 56 (estimated) |
| Ages | 7 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lyon) |
| Trial ID | NCT06040892 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on improving spatial hearing skills in children aged 7 to 17 who have received bilateral cochlear implants. It utilizes a rehabilitation program that incorporates virtual reality to assess and enhance spatial hearing performance, particularly in noisy environments. The approach aims to address common difficulties faced by these children, such as sound localization and distance perception, by encouraging active listening and interaction with their surroundings. The study will involve various assessments, including audiology tests and questionnaires to evaluate the effectiveness of the rehabilitation program.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 7 to 17 with bilateral cochlear implants who have at least two years of binaural experience and good speech recognition.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological disorders, vestibular issues, or those participating in other ongoing interventional research may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly enhance the auditory experiences and quality of life for children with cochlear implants.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of virtual reality in auditory rehabilitation is a novel approach, previous studies have shown promise in improving spatial hearing in similar populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Child aged between 7 and 17 years * Normal vision (including correction), * Able to understand the experimental instructions, * Parents or guardians informed of the study and having signed the consent form, Specific for NH: * Normal tone audiometry (mean threshold ≤ 30 dB). Specific for bIC * Minimum 2 years of binaural experience, * Average speech recognition ≥ 80% with both cochlear implants Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral vestibular areflexia, * Attention deficit disorder, * Known neurological or psychiatric disorders, * Oculomotor disorders, * Parents not affiliated to a social security scheme or beneficiaries of a similar scheme who sign the consent for the child's participation, * Subject participating in other interventional research with an exclusion period still ongoing at inclusion.
Where this trial is running
Lyon
- Service d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie et Chirurgie cervico-faciale Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Groupement Hospitalier Centre — Lyon, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aurélie Coudert, MD
- Email: aurelie.coudert2@chu-lyon.fr
- Phone: 0427855506
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.