Inside the ear: scientists probe why cochlear implant hearing varies

NCT ID NCT01805167

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

Summary

This study aimed to understand why people with cochlear implants vary in how well they understand speech. Researchers measured electrical interactions between the implant's electrodes in 17 adults with hearing loss. They compared these measurements to each person's ability to recognize words in quiet and noisy settings. The goal was to see if electrode interactions explain differences in hearing performance.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hearing loss disorder sensorineural hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nice

    Nice, France