Can cochlear implants convey emotion? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT05486637
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study examines how children and adults with cochlear implants understand and express emotions through speech. Researchers will measure how well participants recognize emotional tones and analyze their own vocal productions. The goal is to identify why some implant users struggle with emotional communication and to inform future improvements in technology and training.
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Arizona State University
RECRUITINGTempe, Arizona, 85287, United States
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Boys Town National Research Hospital
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68131, United States
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House Institute Foundation
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90017, United States
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Northwestern University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGEvanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could guide improvements in cochlear implant technology and therapy to help users better understand and express emotions in speech.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not directly lead to new devices or therapies, and individual outcomes vary widely.
Conditions
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