Brain training boosts hearing and thinking in older implant users

NCT ID NCT05176561

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests whether a brain training program can improve speech understanding and thinking skills in older adults who use cochlear implants. Thirty people aged 60 and older who have had an implant for 3 months to 3 years will participate. They will complete hearing, thinking, and quality-of-life tests before and after training to see if their abilities improve.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Center for Hearing and Communication

    New York, New York, 10004, United States

  • Gallaudet University

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20002, United States

  • Vanderbilt University

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203-8820, United States

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