A trial of computerised brain training to improve cognitive function in adults with cochlear implants

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Moderately-severe to profound hearing loss; Cognitive function; Mood; Quality of life; Ear - Deafness; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000609156
• Lead Sponsor: Ear Science Institute Australia

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-04-23
• Last Update Posted: 8 March 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 44

Inclusion Criteria

To be included in this study participants must meet the following inclusion criteria: (1) 18 years of age or older, (2) met clinical criteria for their first unilateral cochlear implant, (3) demonstrate presence of symmetrical hearing loss, and (4) be a native English speaker.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants will be excluded from the study if they: (1) demonstrate presence of severe cognitive decline measured by the Hearing Impaired Montreal Cognitive Assessment (HI-MoCA) screening test as a total score equal to or less than 17 out of 30, (2) demonstrate presence of pre-lingual hearing impairment, (3) have previously received a cochlear implant, (4) have previous experience or currently use cognitive training, (5) unable to use or have access to a personal computer connected to the internet and (6) hearing thresholds are indicative of single-sided deafness.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified