Binaural Localization Development and the Effect of SmartSound iQ with SCAN in Children with Cochlear Implants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Binaural hearing is crucial for spatial auditory perception, including sound localization. Cochlear implants (CIs) are commonly used in children with congenital deafness to support binaural auditory development, but the extent to which they facilitate effective localization remains unclear.

Objective

This study evaluates the impact of CIs on binaural functional auditory development and sound localization in children with congenital deafness, considering factors such as age at implantation, hearing experience, and CI laterality.

Methods

Thirty-eight CI-assisted children (aged 4-9 years) underwent directional hearing assessments using the "Erfassung des Richtungshörens bei Kindern (ERKI)" device. Localization accuracy was analyzed across various noise stimuli

SUBMITTER: Alasmi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12729642 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature