Cochlear implant electrode gets a new spot near the vagus nerve
NCT ID NCT07011927
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether placing a cochlear implant's ground electrode near the vagus nerve behind the ear works as well as the standard placement under a muscle. Twelve adults getting a cochlear implant will participate. The main goal is to see if speech understanding in noise is similar with the new placement.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cochlear implant with modified electrode placement
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could improve hearing outcomes for cochlear implant users by optimizing electrode placement.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply widely. The modified placement might not be as effective as the standard approach.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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