Cochlear

This study is testing whether cochlear implants are safe and helpful for adults with hearing loss in both ears who do not currently meet the standard FDA criteria for the device. About 50 participants will receive an implant and be followed for 6 months to check for side effects …

This study tests a new type of cochlear implant that is completely hidden under the skin, so no external sound processor is needed. It is for adults with severe hearing loss in both ears. The goal is to see if it improves speech understanding and is safe.

This study tests a new cochlear implant that slowly releases a drug called dexamethasone to reduce inflammation after surgery. The goal is to see if it improves implant performance and hearing compared to a standard implant. The study involves 48 adults with severe hearing loss i…

This study tests a new cochlear implant that slowly releases a drug called dexamethasone to reduce swelling and tissue damage after surgery. The goal is to see if this helps the implant work better and improves hearing in adults with severe hearing loss. About 56 adults will rece…

This study looks at whether people with cochlear implants can manage their follow-up care remotely instead of going to the clinic. About 148 adults who have had their implant for 3 months will either use a smartphone app for check-ups or visit the clinic as usual. The goal is to …

This study tests new sound coding strategies that may improve hearing for adult cochlear implant users. 120 participants will compare the new strategies to their current settings, focusing on understanding speech in noisy environments. The goal is to find ways to make hearing cle…