Cochlear implant Users' listening effort under the microscope

NCT ID NCT07279441

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

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how people with cochlear implants understand speech in everyday situations, like conversations with background noise. Researchers will test 460 adults (both with and without hearing loss) using listening tasks that measure effort and comprehension. The goal is to find out why some users struggle more than others and to develop better ways to assess and support their communication.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this research could lead to better assessment tools and rehabilitation strategies for cochlear implant users, improving their real-world communication.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to gather knowledge, not test a cure or therapy. Results may not directly change clinical practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COCHLEAR IMPLANT USERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Brandeis University
RECRUITING

Waltham, Massachusetts, 02453, United States
NYU Langone Health
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10016, United States

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