Virtual Reality Game to Enhance Auditory Processing in Children With Cochlear Implants (NCT06788184) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Virtual Reality Game to Enhance Auditory Processing in Children With Cochlear Implants
Turkey (Türkiye)24 participantsStarted 2025-04-01
Plain-language summary
This study aimed to design and evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual reality-based restaurant simulation game to improve central auditory processing skills in children with bilateral cochlear implants. The study aims to improve auditory attention, working memory, and speech perception in noise. Children with bilateral cochlear implants between the ages of 10 and 18 will participate in this study, which combines traditional rehabilitation methods with a virtual reality game. The "Hearing in Noise Test" (HINT) assessment tools will be used. The game aims to present interactive scenarios that simulate auditory difficulties encountered in daily life and to improve auditory processing skills. The usability of the game will be tested in the pilot phase. This project aims to bring an innovative approach to rehabilitation programs and to contribute to the social integration of children with hearing loss while increasing social awareness.
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between 10 and 18 years old
* Having bilateral cochlear implants
* Having prelingual hearing loss before the age of 2 and having a cochlear implant
* Having a minimum receptive and expressive language age of 7 on the Peabody Picture-Word Test
* Having no additional condition that may cause dizziness or balance disorders
* Having a score in the following ranges on the Child Hearing Performance Scale (CHAPS):
* Noise Environment item: -7 to -21
* Multiple Stimuli item: -3 to -9
* Auditory Memory item: -8 to -24
* Auditory Attention Span item: -8 to -24
* Having no diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder
* Being a native Turkish speaker
* Being willing to participate in the study and signing the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals younger than 10 or older than 18 years old.
* Individuals using unilateral cochlear implants.
* Individuals without prelingual hearing loss or who had a cochlear implant after the age of 2.
* Individuals with a receptive and expressive language age of under 7 as a result of the Peabody Picture-Word Test.
* Individuals with dizziness, balance disorders or neurodevelopmental problems.
* According to the results of the Child Auditory Performance Scale (CHAPS):
* Those who scored under -7 or over -21 on the "Noise" subscale.
* Those who scored under -3 or over -9 on the "Multiple Input" subscale.
* Those who scored under -8 or over -24 on the "Auditory Memory" subscale.
* Those who scored …
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What they're measuring
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Change from Baseline in Speech Recognition in Noise Using the Hearing in Noise Test (HINT)
Timeframe: The outcome will be assessed at Baseline (Week 0) and Post-Intervention (Week 4), with improvements in scores reflecting better speech perception in noise.