Cochlear implant users may hear better in noise with new bluetooth tech

NCT ID NCT07262827

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Cochlear Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a new Bluetooth Low Energy Audio feature in Nucleus 8 and Kanso 3 sound processors for cochlear implants. Twenty experienced adult users will try wireless microphones at home and in the lab to see if they can hear speech better in noisy places like classrooms. The goal is to improve everyday listening without needing extra equipment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Bluetooth Low Energy Audio firmware and wireless microphone accessories (Multi-Mic+, Roger 20)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could improve speech understanding in noisy environments for cochlear implant users, making everyday conversations easier.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all users. The new firmware might not work as well as expected or could have technical issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

sensorineural hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COCHLEAR IMPLANT USERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cochlear Limited
RECRUITING

Sydney, New South Wales, 2109, Australia

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