Cochlear implants may do more than help you hear

NCT ID NCT07510659

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether turning on a cochlear implant affects a person's sense of direction and balance. Seven hundred adult cochlear implant users will take online surveys and perform balance tests under different implant settings. The goal is to see if the implant's sound cues improve spatial orientation.

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 device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that cochlear implants help with balance and spatial awareness, not just hearing.
What could go wrong: This is an early observational study with no treatment being tested. Results may not lead to any new therapy or device change.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Orientation, Spatial

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COCHLEAR IMPLANTS SPATIAL ORIENTATION

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