Can a sound training program help deaf kids with cochlear implants speak better?
NCT ID NCT00947778
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a special auditory training program (MPAA) in 22 deaf children aged 4 to 10 who have cochlear implants. The program uses different sounds like speech and music to improve skills such as identifying and remembering sounds. The goal was to see if the training helps children better understand language and speech.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- auditory training program (MPAA)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a better rehabilitation method to help deaf children with cochlear implants improve their language and listening abilities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 22 children, so results may not apply to all. The training may not lead to lasting improvements or transfer to real-world language skills.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Marseille
Marseille, France