Pupil dilation may reveal secrets of hearing nerve
NCT ID NCT05870527
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how stimulating a nerve in the ear affects pupil size during cochlear implant surgery. Researchers will measure pupil dilation in 30 adults to learn more about the vagus nerve's role in hearing. The goal is to gather knowledge, not to treat hearing loss directly.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Electrical stimulator
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better understand how the vagus nerve affects hearing, potentially improving cochlear implant outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 30 participants, focused on measuring pupil size rather than treating hearing loss. It may not lead to any direct benefit for patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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