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Scientists aim to tune cochlear implants without patient feedback

NCT ID NCT02748915

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 49 adult cochlear implant users to see if electrical measurements from the inner ear can predict the best sound levels for each person. Researchers collected data during surgery and after months of implant use, then compared it to standard hearing tests. The goal is to create a model that could help doctors set up implants more accurately, especially for people who have trouble reporting what they hear.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could lead to better, faster cochlear implant tuning, especially for patients who cannot easily describe what they hear.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The models developed may not work for all patients or implant types, and further testing is needed.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

49 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2016

Finished

Jun 2020

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Good general health status including no neuropsychological diseases affecting intellectual capacities * Users of cochlear implant or electro-acoustic stimulation devices * Normal otoscopy * No excessive sound exposure within 48h before the measure Exclusion Criteria: * For women, possibility of pregnancy (absence of effective contraception or confirmed menopause); * Concomitant use of ototoxic or psychotropic treatment with anxiolytic and / or antipsychotic

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Conditions

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hearing loss disorder sensorineural hearing loss disorder

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Cochlear implants

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Edouard Herriot - Service ORL Pavillon U

    Lyon, 69437, France

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