Robot vs. surgeon: which cochlear implant method gives better hearing?
NCT ID NCT07081542
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways to insert a cochlear implant: using a robotic device or the standard manual method. Researchers want to see which approach leads to better hearing one year after surgery. The study will enroll 32 adults with hearing loss, randomly assigning them to one of the two techniques. Both methods are already approved and considered safe.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- IotaSoft Robotic Insertion System
- What this could lead to
- If robotic insertion proves better, it could become the new standard for cochlear implants, potentially improving hearing outcomes and reducing inner ear damage.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The robotic device is already FDA-approved, but the study may find no significant difference between methods.
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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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AdventHealth Celebration
Kissimmee, Florida, 34747, United States
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