Smart software could help cochlear implant users hear better

NCT ID NCT05219474

Completed 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 tested whether a computer model could find the best combination of active electrodes in a cochlear implant to improve speech understanding. Fourteen adults with cochlear implants tried different settings, including ones recommended by the model, and their speech recognition was measured. The goal is to personalize implant settings for each user.

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 computer model
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to personalized cochlear implant settings that improve speech understanding for individual users.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 14 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The computer model may not always predict real-world performance accurately.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hearing loss disorder

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HEARING LOSS

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Locations

NYU Langone Health

New York, New York, 10016, United States

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