Mapping the brain's adaptation to cochlear implants in the first year
NCT ID NCT07114744
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows adults who have recently received a cochlear implant to track how their ability to distinguish sounds and understand speech changes over time. Participants complete at-home sound tests frequently during the first three months, then return for lab tests up to one year after activation. The goal is to understand the pattern of improvement and what factors influence it.
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 could help refine cochlear implant programming and training to speed up speech understanding for new users.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all implant users or lead to direct clinical changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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