New algorithm aims to help cochlear implant users hear in noise

NCT ID NCT05805384

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a new software algorithm called SEDA that reduces background noise for cochlear implant users. Researchers will measure how well 60 participants (ages 12 and older) understand speech in quiet and noisy settings with and without the algorithm. The goal is to see if SEDA improves hearing and user preference compared to standard noise reduction methods.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Speech Enhancement using Dynamic thresholding Approach (SEDA) noise reduction algorithm

What this could lead to

If successful, this algorithm could be added to cochlear implants to help users understand speech more clearly in noisy environments, improving daily communication.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study (60 people) testing a software algorithm. It may not work better than existing noise reduction methods, and results may not apply to all cochlear implant users or real-world settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Tisch Hospital

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10016, United States