New audio processor aims to help cochlear implant users hear better in noise

NCT ID NCT04918654

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GesmbH Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested the RONDO 3, a new single-unit audio processor for people with cochlear implants. It includes features like beamforming and noise reduction to help users hear speech in noisy places. Twenty experienced users participated to see if these features improve hearing and satisfaction.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: RONDO 3 single-unit audio processor with automatic sound management features
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to better hearing in noisy environments for cochlear implant users, improving daily communication and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all users. The improvements are incremental, not a breakthrough.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

sensorineural hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COCHLEAR IMPLANTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

MHH - Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Hanover, 30625, Germany

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