Cochlear implants may offer better value for Single-Sided deafness
NCT ID NCT02204618
First seen May 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study looked at whether cochlear implants are worth the cost for people who are deaf in one ear or have very uneven hearing. 160 adults tried standard hearing aids first. If those didn't help, some got a cochlear implant right away, while others waited 6 months. Researchers measured quality of life and hearing ability to see which approach worked better and was more cost-effective.
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University Hospital of Toulouse - Pierre Paul Riquet Hospital
Toulouse, Midi-Pyrénées, 31059, France
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