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.

hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10016, United States