Effect of Hearing Aid Versus Cochlear Implant on Hearing and Speech Recognition in Children

NCT06913517 | Active Not Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: MSRSW/Batch-Fall23/805
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 26
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study examines the comparative effects of hearing aids and cochlear implants on hearing and speech recognition in children with hearing loss. This research adopts a quantitative approach to compare the outcomes of children using hearing aids versus cochlear implants. Data will be collected through audiological evaluations, including aided audiometry and speech recognition tests conducted in an audiology clinic. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses will be used to determine differences between the groups.

Conditions

Speech Disorders

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Aided Audiometry

  the hearing ability of individual using hearing aids or cochlear implant is measured in a Free Field Testing Environment using Pure Tones at frequencies 250Hz to 8000Hz. Interpretation: Results are plotted on Audiogram, showing the lowest level in decibel (dB HL) at which patient can detect sounds with their hearing aid or cochlear implant. 20-30dB HL Excellent aided thresholds (satisfactory) 31-40 dBHL Mild aided thresholds (good) 41-60 dBHL Moderate aided hearing thresholds (average) More than 60dBHL Severe aided hearing thresholds (poor)

  12 Months

• Speech Perception Test

  Evaluated using Phonetically Balanced Monosyllabic word list in Urdu in both quiet and noisy environment. Interpretation: The score is expressed as a percentage of correctly identified words under specified listening condition. 90- 100% Normal or Slight difficulty 70-89% Mild difficulty 50-69% Moderate difficulty Below 50% Severe difficulty or poor word recognition Score

  12 Months

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This study examines the comparative effects of hearing aids and cochlear implants on hearing and speech recognition in children with hearing loss. This research adopts a quantitative approach to compare the outcomes of children using hearing aids versus cochlear implants. Data will be collected through audiological evaluations, including aided audiometry and speech recognition tests conducted in an audiology clinic

You may qualify if:

• Children with 6-18 years of age
• Bilateral hearing aid users with Moderate to Severe degree Sensorineural hearing loss.
• Unilateral Cochlear Implant users with Severe to Profound degree Sensorineural hearing loss and no amplification to other ear.
• Consistent use of hearing aid or cochlear implant for more than 1 year.
• Known or presumed early onset of hearing loss before 3 years of age
• Urdu as primary language of education
• Enrolled in rehabilitation program (school or pre-school for hearing impaired children) focused on oral communication.

You may not qualify if:

• Children below 6 years or above 18 years
• Children with less than 1 year of consistent use of hearing aids or cochlear implant
• Children with cognitive, neurological or developmental disorders."

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Superior University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Society for Audiological and Developmental Ailments (SADA) - Audiology Clinic

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Speech Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Language Disorders; Communication Disorders; Neurobehavioral Manifestations; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 29, 2025
• First Posted: April 6, 2025
• Study Start: March 20, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 20, 2025
• Study Completion: February 20, 2026
• Last Updated: April 6, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)