A free app might sharpen hearing after cochlear implants — trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT06607146
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a free computer-based auditory training program, called Sound Success, can improve speech recognition and quality of life for adults who have recently received a cochlear implant. Participants will either use this program or follow standard auditory exercises. The goal is to see if the computer program offers greater benefits during the first year after implant activation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Computer-based auditory training program called Sound Success
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this free computer-based training could become a standard tool to help cochlear implant recipients hear better and enjoy a higher quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and early, and results may not apply to all implant users. The training requires regular effort, and its benefit over standard exercises is not yet proven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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