Cochlear implant tuning gets personal: could Anatomy-Based settings boost hearing?
NCT ID NCT06734039
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tests whether adjusting the frequency settings of a cochlear implant based on a person's ear anatomy can improve hearing and quality of life. Fifty new cochlear implant users with some hearing in their other ear will try two different settings and complete hearing tests and questionnaires. The goal is to see if personalized programming helps them hear better in noisy environments.
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Locations
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MED-EL Corporation
Durham, North Carolina, 27516, United States
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Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Cochlear implant audio processor with anatomy-based frequency settings
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better hearing in noise and improved quality of life for cochlear implant users with residual hearing.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all users. The benefit of personalized frequency settings may be minimal for some individuals.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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