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Enhanced Aural Rehabilitation for Cochlear Implant Users Via Telerehab Technology
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Aural Rehabilitation Group and Cognitive Training Group for Hearing Loss and Deafness. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 5 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study evaluates the benefits of short-term training via telehealth for post-lingually deafened adult cochlear implant users. Half the participants will receive aural rehabilitation and the other half cognitive training. The hypothesis is that short-term aural rehabilitation via telerehab technology will improve outcomes for post-lingually deafened cochlear implant users
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will complete sessions in their home or office via the internet. Sessions will include listening activities, informational counseling and communication strategies training. Three assessment appointments are required. The goal is to evaluate the benefit of training on performance with a cochlear implant.
The Cognitive Training Group will receive six 90-minute sessions including training exercises (Ken-Ken, Sudoku, Crosswords, Word Search, Spot the Difference) to improve speed and accuracy. Three assessment sessions are also required.