Can virtual reality train cochlear implant users to hear where sounds are?
NCT ID NCT04078763
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new virtual reality rehab program for adults with two cochlear implants who struggle to locate where sounds come from. Twelve participants completed 8 sessions over a month, using head movements and joystick feedback to practice sound localization. The goal was to see if the training improves spatial hearing and is practical to use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Rehabilitation protocol with visual-auditory feedback
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new rehab method that helps cochlear implant users better locate where sounds come from, improving daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small feasibility study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The rehab may not lead to lasting improvements.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Edouard Herriot
Lyon, 69003, France
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