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Patient-Oriented Research to Optimize Cochlear Implant Outcomes

24 giugno 2026 aggiornato da: Aaron Moberly, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

The rationale is that only through understanding how individual Cochlear Implant (CI) patients respond to interventions investigators further develop precision-medicine approaches to optimize outcomes. In the proposed research study to investigate the hypotheses, investigators will address two Specific Aims:

Specific Aim #1: Define the auditory (bottom-up), cognitive-linguistic (top-down), and functional neuroimaging profiles of adult CI users. Investigators will enroll experienced CI users (> 6 months of CI use).

Specific Aim #2: Determine the feasibility of "auditory" (bottom-up) and "cognitive" (top-down) interventions to improve speech processing in adult CI users.

The main hypothesis is that the two interventions are feasible. Investigators also hypothesize that our study protocol will detect the variance in auditory processing profiles and that investigators will show promise in improving both speech processing (using speech recognition and Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) responses)) and real-world functioning (using patient-reported measures), compared with no intervention.

Additional hypotheses to be explored are that baseline profile (as defined in Aim #1) will impact the magnitude of participants' responses to the interventions, as will order of interventions (Auditory-Cognitive vs. Cognitive-Auditory, AC vs CA).

Panoramica dello studio

Stato

Non ancora reclutamento

Condizioni

Intervento / Trattamento

Descrizione dettagliata

Specific Aim 1: Along with collection of demographic/audiologic and datalogging variables, participants will be tested for auditory spectro-temporal resolution and cognitive-linguistic functions. Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) will be collected, reflecting cortical responses to speech.

Using cluster analyses, investigators will test the hypothesis that different profiles exist, with different CI users demonstrating different patterns of bottom-up processing, top-down processing, or both. Patient-reported outcomes of CI-related quality of life, communication, and satisfaction will also be assessed to relate speech recognition to broader real world functioning.

Specific Aim 2: The "auditory" intervention includes a two-pronged approach of, first, verifying fitting via upper stimulation levels shaped to electrically evoked stapedial reflex thresholds (eSRTs) and lower stimulation levels fit to CI-aided detection between 20 and 30 dB Hearing Loss (HL), and second, image-guided cochlear implant programming (IGCIP) to reduce CI channel interaction. The "cognitive" intervention consists of computerized auditory-cognitive training using a well-established home-based training program focused on improving speech recognition through engaging cognitive processes known to be integral for successful listening in challenging conditions.

CI users from Aim #1 will be randomized to one of three groups:

  1. Group 1 receives an auditory intervention followed by a cognitive intervention (AC group);
  2. Group 2 receives a cognitive intervention followed by an auditory intervention (CA group); or (3) Group 3 is a passive control group that does not receive an intervention (Control group).

Tipo di studio

Interventistico

Iscrizione (Stimato)

100

Fase

  • Non applicabile

Contatti e Sedi

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Contatto studio

Luoghi di studio

    • Tennessee
      • Nashville, Tennessee, Stati Uniti, 37232
        • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
        • Contatto:
        • Investigatore principale:
          • Aaron Moberly, MD

Criteri di partecipazione

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Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

  • Adulto
  • Adulto più anziano

Accetta volontari sani

No

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Adults between ages of 18 years and 95 years
  2. Native language is American English
  3. Have one or two CIs from any of the three FDA-approved CI manufacturers (Cochlear Americas, Advanced Bionics, MED-EL).
  4. Experience of >6 of CI use.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Score 24 or below on a visual Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE; Folstein et al., 1975) to rule out dementia
  2. Known diagnosis of dementia
  3. Under the age of 18 years
  4. Unable to read and write in English (WRAT score <70)
  5. Poorer than 20/40 near vision on near-vision screening.

Piano di studio

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Come è strutturato lo studio?

Dettagli di progettazione

  • Scopo principale: Terapia di supporto
  • Assegnazione: Randomizzato
  • Modello interventistico: Assegnazione incrociata
  • Mascheramento: Nessuno (etichetta aperta)

Armi e interventi

Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm
Intervento / Trattamento
Comparatore attivo: Group 1 - Auditory Intervention (AC)
Those randomized to Group 1 will receive auditory training for 4 weeks prior to the crossover to the cognitive training.

Following completion of baseline assessments, participants will be randomized to one of three arms. All arms will complete midpoint and endpoint visits, which will include speech recognition testing, fNIRS assessments, data logging, and patient-reported outcomes.

The auditory intervention consists of two in person visits:

Visit 1: Measurement of electrically evoked stapedius reflex thresholds (eSRTs), which do not require active participant responses CI-aided detection testing using the participant's everyday map in a sound field Assessment of threshold and comfort levels. Audio will be recorded for responses for later analysis.

Visit 2: Image-Guided Cochlear Implant Programming (IGCIP). CT-guided programming to deactivate channels with potential cross-stimulation conducted by a trained audiologist as part of routine clinical practice. The patient will also undergo speed recognition testing.

At the midpoint visit, the AC Group will crossover to the CA Group Study Procedures.

Following completion of baseline assessments, participants will be randomized to one of three arms. All arms will complete midpoint and endpoint visits, which will include speech recognition testing, fNIRS assessments, data logging, and patient-reported outcome measures.

Cognitive Intervention Procedures The cognitive intervention will be conducted remotely over 4 weeks, consisting of: Approximately 1 hour per day, 5 days per week, 20 sessions total.

Participants will complete training using a laptop or smartphone. Participants may receive in-person or remote training prior to intervention initiation.

At the midpoint visit, the CA Group will crossover to the AC Group Study Procedures.

Comparatore attivo: Group 2 - Cognitive Intervention (CA)
Those randomized to Group 2 will receive cognitive training for 4 weeks prior to the crossover to the auditory training.

Following completion of baseline assessments, participants will be randomized to one of three arms. All arms will complete midpoint and endpoint visits, which will include speech recognition testing, fNIRS assessments, data logging, and patient-reported outcomes.

The auditory intervention consists of two in person visits:

Visit 1: Measurement of electrically evoked stapedius reflex thresholds (eSRTs), which do not require active participant responses CI-aided detection testing using the participant's everyday map in a sound field Assessment of threshold and comfort levels. Audio will be recorded for responses for later analysis.

Visit 2: Image-Guided Cochlear Implant Programming (IGCIP). CT-guided programming to deactivate channels with potential cross-stimulation conducted by a trained audiologist as part of routine clinical practice. The patient will also undergo speed recognition testing.

At the midpoint visit, the AC Group will crossover to the CA Group Study Procedures.

Following completion of baseline assessments, participants will be randomized to one of three arms. All arms will complete midpoint and endpoint visits, which will include speech recognition testing, fNIRS assessments, data logging, and patient-reported outcome measures.

Cognitive Intervention Procedures The cognitive intervention will be conducted remotely over 4 weeks, consisting of: Approximately 1 hour per day, 5 days per week, 20 sessions total.

Participants will complete training using a laptop or smartphone. Participants may receive in-person or remote training prior to intervention initiation.

At the midpoint visit, the CA Group will crossover to the AC Group Study Procedures.

Nessun intervento: Group 3 - Control
Group 3 will be the control group and not receive either training.

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Consonant-Nucleus-Consonant (CNC) word recognition score in best-aided listening configuration.
Lasso di tempo: at ~8 weeks study completion
Consonant-Nucleus-Consonant (CNC) word recognition score in best-aided listening configuration. This score is from 0 to 100% words correct.
at ~8 weeks study completion

Misure di risultato secondarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Cochlear Implant Quality of Life (CIQOL-35)
Lasso di tempo: at ~8 weeks study completion
This measures assesses six domains: communication, emotional, entertainment, environment, listening effort, and social. Each domain is scored between 0 and 100 points.
at ~8 weeks study completion

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Inizio studio (Stimato)

1 luglio 2026

Completamento primario (Stimato)

1 giugno 2031

Completamento dello studio (Stimato)

1 giugno 2032

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

9 maggio 2026

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

24 giugno 2026

Primo Inserito (Effettivo)

1 luglio 2026

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)

1 luglio 2026

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

24 giugno 2026

Ultimo verificato

1 giugno 2026

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Termini relativi a questo studio

Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio

  • 260536

Piano per i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)

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Descrizione del piano IPD

This is a feasibility study. De-identified individual participant data (IPD) collected in this study may be available to other researchers (e.g., outside the primary research group) Data may be shared with others if requested and necessary agreements are made. This is still undecided as this is a feasibility trial.

Informazioni su farmaci e dispositivi, documenti di studio

Studia un prodotto farmaceutico regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

Studia un dispositivo regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

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