Cochlear implant boosts hearing in One-Eared hearing loss
NCT ID NCT03052920
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a cochlear implant in the poorer ear can help adults with hearing loss in one ear who already use a hearing aid in the better ear. Forty adults who had trouble with standard hearing aids received a cochlear implant. Researchers measured word understanding and sound localization before and after the implant. The goal was to see if the implant improves hearing and quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cochlear implant device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that cochlear implants improve hearing and sound localization for people with hearing loss in one ear.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. There are also risks from surgery, such as infection or device failure.
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Locations
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House Clinic
Los Angeles, California, 90057, United States
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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Saint Luke's Midwest Ear Institute
Kansas City, Missouri, 64111, United States
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States