Tuning in: study tests if deeper cochlear implant settings boost music enjoyment

NCT ID NCT04591093

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GesmbH Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether stimulating deeper parts of the inner ear with a cochlear implant helps people hear music better. About 32 adults with hearing loss who already qualify for a cochlear implant will test two different stimulation depths. The goal is to see if the deeper setting improves sound quality and music perception.

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 FineHearing strategy
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help cochlear implant users enjoy music more and hear sounds more naturally.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit may be small or not noticeable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hearing Loss, Sensorineural sensorineural hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS, BILATERAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

GH Pitié-Salpêtrière, APHP 6
RECRUITING

Paris, 75651 Paris Cedex 13, France

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