CT-Guided cochlear implants boost Kids' speech and language

NCT ID NCT03886168

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tested a new way to program cochlear implants in children aged 4 to 12 who were born deaf. Instead of the standard method, doctors used CT scans to see exactly where the implant's electrodes sit inside the ear. They then turned off poorly placed electrodes to create a custom map. The goal was to see if this personalized approach improves speech, language, and hearing outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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