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

NCT ID NCT05203302

First seen Mar 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 15 times

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.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

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    New York, New York, 10016, United States

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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.

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.