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New study aims to unlock secrets of hearing in noise for cochlear implant users

NCT ID NCT07356128

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hearts for Hearing Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study observes how children and adults with hearing loss who use cochlear implants and preserve some natural hearing process sound, especially in noisy settings. Researchers will measure hearing abilities over time in 200 participants, including those with normal hearing for comparison. The goal is to understand how binaural cues help with speech recognition and spatial hearing, which could lead to better hearing technology in the future.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help fine-tune hearing devices to better support speech understanding in noisy environments for people with hearing loss.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve hearing for participants, and results may take years to influence clinical practice.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2025

Expected to finish

Nov 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Individuals with steeply sloping sensorineural hearing loss in both ears

Ages

5 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric EAS: aged 5-17; Adult EAS: aged 18+ years * At least one CI and bilateral mild to profound sensorineural hearing loss with unaided audiometric thresholds ≤ 80 dB HL at 125 and 250 Hz, in both ears. * Willingness to use EAS technology in the implanted ear(s) to be verified via data logging * Nonverbal cognitive abilities within the typical range * No co-morbid diagnoses such as autism, auditory neuropathy, neurological disorder, or general cognitive impairment * Use of spoken English as main mode of communication * For children and adults with normal hearing, they will demonstrate audiometric thresholds 20 dB HL or better from 250-8000 Hz Exclusion Criteria: * single-sided deafness (SSD)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hearing Loss, Sensorineural sensorineural hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss Cochlear implant Electric and acoustic simulation Hearing preservation

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hearts for Hearing

    RECRUITING

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73120, United States

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