Cochlear implants could help those deaf in one ear hear better in noise

NCT ID NCT05318417

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Cochlear Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether a cochlear implant can help children and adults who have severe hearing loss or deafness in one ear but normal hearing in the other. The implant is a device placed behind the ear and under the skin that sends electrical signals to the hearing nerve. Researchers will measure how well participants can hear speech in noisy settings and track any side effects over 12 months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Cochlear™ Nucleus® Cochlear Implant System (a surgically implanted device that converts sound into electrical signals to stimulate the auditory nerve)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could confirm that cochlear implants are a safe and effective option for people with single-sided deafness, improving their ability to hear in noisy environments.
What could go wrong: This is a post-approval study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Risks include surgery-related complications and device issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

deafness, unilateral Hearing Loss, Unilateral

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEAFNESS, UNILATERAL HEARING LOSS, UNILATERAL

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Locations

Nationwide Children's Hospital
WITHDRAWN

Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10003, United States
Rocky Mountain Ear Center
RECRUITING

Englewood, Colorado, 80113, United States
Stanford University
RECRUITING

Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States
University of Iowa
RECRUITING

Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
University of North Carolina
RECRUITING

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27517, United States

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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
WITHDRAWN

Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
Virginia Mason Medical Center
RECRUITING

Seattle, Washington, 98101, United States

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