Scientists listen in on inner ear during cochlear implant surgery
NCT ID NCT03685461
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at how the inner ear responds to sound during and after cochlear implant surgery in 88 participants. Researchers used a noninvasive test called electrocochleography to measure electrical activity in the cochlea. The goal was to see if these measurements could help predict how well the implant will work after surgery.
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 help doctors better predict how well a cochlear implant will work after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only gathers information and may not lead to direct improvements for patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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