Simple tweak to cochlear implant settings could improve sound quality

NCT ID NCT06663917

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: NYU Langone Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether changing the frequency settings on a cochlear implant can improve sound quality and speech understanding for people who use both a cochlear implant and a hearing aid. Thirteen experienced bimodal users will try an experimental frequency setting for one month and compare it to the standard setting. The goal is to see if better matching the pitches between the implant and the hearing aid leads to a better listening experience.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: frequency allocation table (FAT) adjustment
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple software change that improves sound quality and speech understanding for bimodal cochlear implant users.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study with only 13 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The change is minor and may not provide noticeable benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEARING IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

NYU Langone Health
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10016, United States

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