Electrical fingerprints may reveal hidden scarring in cochlear implant patients
NCT ID NCT05402969
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether a quick, painless electrical measurement called transimpedance matrix (TIM) can detect scar tissue (fibrosis) that sometimes forms inside the cochlea after cochlear implant surgery. Researchers will compare TIM results with CT scans in 180 adults who have had implants for varying lengths of time. If TIM patterns correlate with fibrosis, it could offer a non-invasive way to monitor implant health without radiation exposure.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a non-invasive way to detect fibrosis inside the cochlea after implant surgery, helping doctors monitor and potentially improve implant outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to identify patterns, not to test a therapy, so direct patient benefit is not guaranteed.
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Conditions
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University Hospital Montpellier
Montpellier, France
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