Can a cochlear implant bring back hearing after tumor removal?

NCT ID NCT03795675

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a cochlear implant can safely and effectively restore hearing in people who become deaf in one ear after surgery to remove a benign tumor (vestibular schwannoma) or to treat Meniere's disease. Fifteen participants will receive the implant during their surgery and be followed for a year with hearing tests and questionnaires. The goal is to see if the implant improves sound detection, speech understanding, and sound localization.

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 device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a way to restore hearing in one ear for people who become deaf after surgery for a benign tumor or Meniere's disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 15 participants. Risks include device failure, facial nerve stimulation, or no improvement in hearing. Results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acoustic neuroma Meniere disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MENIERE DISEASE VESTIBULAR SCHWANNOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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