New study aims to take the guesswork out of cochlear implant tuning

This study looks at whether objective measurements like eSRT, eABR, and eCAP can help doctors program cochlear implants more accurately. Currently, adjustments rely on patients describing what they hear, which can be subjective. The study will enroll 60 adults with severe to profound hearing loss who are either getting a new implant or have had one for over a year. Researchers will compare these objective measures to the patient's comfortable listening level over 12 months to see if they can improve the tuning process.