Auditory Training Via Teleconference
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Estimated Enrollment
- Same as current
Summary
- Conditions
- Auditory; Nerve
- Cochlear Implants
- Hearing Impairment, Sensorineural
- Rehabilitation
- Type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Design
- Allocation: Non-RandomizedIntervention Model: Parallel AssignmentIntervention Model Description: The study is a prospective observational study with sequential enrolment of 40 cochlear implant recipients. The subjects will be continuously included in the study, and will be included in the teleconferencing or on-site groups based on willingness to travel and distance from the hospital. Individuals will first be assessed by an Audiologist to determine listening goals and provide structure for auditory training sessions in house. Follow-up sessions will involve TC or FTF sessions whereby the patient will work with a CDA on skills targeted to help the patient achieve listening goals. A review session may also occur with the Audiologist following several TC or FTF sessions to assess progress and reassess current goals.Masking: None (Open Label)Primary Purpose: Treatment
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 18 years and 80 years
- Gender
- Both males and females
Description
Individuals with severe-to-profound hearing impairment, who no longer benefit from hearing aids, are candidates for cochlear implantation. In many cases these devices provide access to sound and are successful in restoring speech understanding; however, there are instances where individuals might ne...
Individuals with severe-to-profound hearing impairment, who no longer benefit from hearing aids, are candidates for cochlear implantation. In many cases these devices provide access to sound and are successful in restoring speech understanding; however, there are instances where individuals might need additional assistance in the form of auditory training (AT). This study will involve comparison of two groups of individuals. Participants will be randomly assigned to the standard of care group OR the remote care group. Individuals who meet eligibility criteria will be contacted to assess their willingness to participate in additional auditory training (AT) sessions. These sessions will be conducted either face-to-face or via the Ontario Telehealth network as per random assignment. AT sessions will occur over the first 3 months following activation of the cochlear implant. Outcomes will be assessed using performance measures and questionnaires.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT04207866
- Collaborators
- Not Provided
- Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Kassandra H Kaminskas, M.Cl.Sc. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - Clinical Audiologist
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