Can a smartphone app help kids with cochlear implants hear music better?

NCT ID NCT07297524

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week mobile app therapy called Multimodal Acoustic Therapy (MAT) can improve how well children and teens with cochlear implants perceive music and enjoy it. Twenty-five participants aged 10 to 19 will use the app at home and be followed for another 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive approach can boost their listening skills and music-related quality of life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Mobile app for auditory rehabilitation
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, at-home therapy to help young cochlear implant users enjoy music more and improve their listening skills.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early exploratory study with no comparison group. The therapy may not produce meaningful improvements, and results may not apply to all cochlear implant users.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COCHLEAR IMPLANT HEARING LOSS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Seoul National University Hospital

Seoul, Seoul, 03080, South Korea

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