Can new sound coding unlock better hearing for kids with cochlear implants?

NCT ID NCT05203302

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: NYU Langone Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study aims to improve how children with cochlear implants perceive sound by testing new sound coding strategies. Researchers will compare hearing performance between children and adults, and between those with implants and those with normal hearing. The goal is to understand the auditory system better and develop ways to enhance sound quality for implant users.

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 sound coding strategies
What this could lead to: If successful, this research could lead to better sound quality and hearing performance for children and adults with cochlear implants.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study focused on understanding hearing, not testing a new treatment. Results may not directly improve implant function or apply to all users.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deafness hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEAFNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

NYU Langone Health
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10016, United States

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