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ArticleAudiology research2026

Short-Term Music Training Enhances Spectral Resolution for Prelingually Deafened Children with Cochlear Implants.

Chi Yhun Lo, Valerie Looi

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Chi Yhun LoDepartment of Linguistics, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-7695-3148
Valerie LooiDepartment of Linguistics, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia.

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BACKGROUND/

objectivesSpectral resolution is strongly associated with speech perception for adult cochlear implant users, but the developmental trajectory of spectral resolution in childhood is more complex and far less understood. Music-based training presents a unique opportunity to address this gap, as musical stimuli feature spectral complexity and fine frequency cues which map to spectral resolution. This study explored if a 12-week music-based intervention could support better spectral resolution in children with cochlear implants.

methodsTwelve children with cochlear implants participated in this longitudinal, repeated-measures study. The music training intervention consisted of group-based in-person music therapy and a take-home music app. Participants (six boys, six girls;

resultsSpectral resolution perception was significantly enhanced after participating in the music intervention with a mean increase of 2 rpo,

conclusionsDespite the known limitations of CIs on spectral resolution, the results of this study indicate that music training can improve spectral resolution perception in children using CIs.

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childrencochlear implantsmusicmusic trainingSMRTspectral resolution

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PMID42201127
PMCPMC13214467

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