Clinical trial for Hearing Loss, Sensorineural
Official title BEARS Training Package to Maximise Hearing Abilities in Older Children and Teenagers With Bilateral Cochlear Implants
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05808543
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if the BEARS training improves speech‑in‑noise hearing, vocabulary, quality of life, and reduces listening effort compared with usual care alone.
- Who it's for
- Kids and teens aged 8 to 16 who have bilateral cochlear implants.
- What's involved
- Participants will do the BEARS listening exercises for three months while continuing their regular care, and will complete hearing tests and questionnaires before and after the program.
- Time commitment
- The trial lasts about one year, with a three‑month training period and follow‑up visits (online or in person) over the next nine months.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 8 to 16
You may be able to join if
- Congenital severe/profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and have received at least one implant ≤ 36 months of age.
- Progressive or acquired severe/profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (no age at implant restrictions for these patients) \ (a bilateral CI...
- Participant has stable programmes (defined as no longer using progressive programmes to work through).
- Participant has had at least two usual care checks/clinical appointments with stable aided levels (+/- 10 dB across 500Hz-4kHz) and no progressive...
- Participant is aged 8-16 years, inclusive.
You likely can't join if
- Participant (or parent/legal representative) does not speak/understand English sufficiently to undertake assessments.
- Participant has an intellectual disability at a level that would prevent their ability to understand the trial the intervention or assessment...
- Participant has a comorbid condition impacting ability to participate in the intervention and/or outcome assessment.
- Participant has an audiological profile impacting ability to participate in the intervention and/or outcome assessments.
- Participant is actively participating in other trials that may affect hearing outcomes or impact their ability to participate in the intervention.
- Participant is currently or anticipated to receive treatment and/or intervention that may affect hearing outcomes or adapt implant...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Congenital severe/profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and have received at least one implant ≤ 36 months of age.
- Progressive or acquired severe/profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (no age at implant restrictions for these patients) \ (a bilateral CI user is defined as a patient who uses both cochlear implant processors...
- Participant has stable programmes (defined as no longer using progressive programmes to work through).
- Participant has had at least two usual care checks/clinical appointments with stable aided levels (+/- 10 dB across 500Hz-4kHz) and no progressive maps to still work through, if they have had re-implantation of internal...
- Participant is aged 8-16 years, inclusive.
- Participant (or parent/legal representative) does not speak/understand English sufficiently to undertake assessments.
- Participant has an intellectual disability at a level that would prevent their ability to understand the trial the intervention or assessment questions.
- Participant has a comorbid condition impacting ability to participate in the intervention and/or outcome assessment.
- Participant has an audiological profile impacting ability to participate in the intervention and/or outcome assessments.
- Participant is actively participating in other trials that may affect hearing outcomes or impact their ability to participate in the intervention.
- Participant is currently or anticipated to receive treatment and/or intervention that may affect hearing outcomes or adapt implant settings/programming.
- Participant is refusing to consent to trial activities/protocol.
- Participant is awaiting reimplantation following device failure or infection.
- Participant is a non-user of one or both implant processors (i.e., must use both processors for a minimum of 6 hours per day over a month).
- Participant is a fulltime boarder at a boarding school
- Participant has unresolvable issues found in device checks that render one of the implants unusable.
- Participant is a female that is pregnant.
- Participant has a diagnosis of epilepsy or history of seizures of any kind.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom
- Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
- London, London, United Kingdom
- Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Middlesbrough, Middlesborough, United Kingdom
- Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 8 years to 16 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom; Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom; Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock, United Kingdom; London, London, United Kingdom; Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom; Middlesbrough, Middlesborough, United Kingdom and 3 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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