Clinical trials
Cochlear Implant clinical trials
Below are recruiting cochlear implant clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 79 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06051006Recruiting
Testing Cochlear Implant Settings in Teens
This study tests a method to set cochlear implant sound levels using a small reflex in the ear. It may help doctors find the best sound settings for users aged 8-17.
ParisAges 8–17 - NCT04320251Enrolling by invitation
Testing tissue changes during cochlear implant revision surgery
This study looks at how tissue heals or changes in people who are getting a revision cochlear implant surgery. It may help doctors better understand healing and improve future care for cochlear implant users.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT03306082Enrolling by invitation
Test whether guided programming improves cochlear implant settings
This study checks whether an imaging-guided method can help tune your cochlear implant to improve hearing performance compared with the usual programming approach. It mainly looks at adults who already have a cochlear implant and have shown expected improvements with standard setup.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–90 - NCT06734897Recruiting
Music therapy for better hearing with cochlear implants
This study tests whether music therapy can help people with cochlear implants understand speech better in noisy environments. If you are getting a new cochlear implant and speak German, you may be able to join.
Lucerne, Canton of LucerneAges 18–85 - NCT06142682Recruiting
Study of a medicine-releasing cochlear implant for hearing loss
This trial tests a new cochlear implant that slowly releases a medicine (dexamethasone) inside the ear. It might help preserve hearing and reduce inflammation after implantation.
BochumAges 18–85 - NCT06375278Recruiting
Cooling device to protect hearing during cochlear implant
This trial tests a special cooling device used during cochlear implant surgery to help protect any remaining hearing you have. It may be a good option if you are already planning to get a cochlear implant at the University of Miami.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05558514Recruiting
Mapping sound settings for cochlear implants in adults
This study looks at how best to set (map) cochlear implant sound settings after surgery. It may help improve how well you hear and understand speech in everyday listening situations, especially by testing your hearing and sound perception.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05898659Recruiting
Tested new cochlear fitting with or without sound timing sync
This study compares two ways of setting up a cochlear implant to deliver sound, either with or without synchronized timing. It may help improve how well French-speaking adults with newer hearing loss can hear everyday sounds.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT05955469Recruiting
Test two cochlear implant sound-fitting methods
This trial compares two ways of setting up a cochlear implant for adults who need one and speak French. It may help find a fitting approach that gives clearer sound by using a “tonotopy-based” method versus a standard method.
Saint-EtienneAges 18 years+ - NCT06664697Recruiting
Study of the IotaSOFT Insertion System for cochlear implants
This trial tests a new robotic system that helps doctors insert cochlear implant electrodes more gently. It may lead to safer surgery and better hearing outcomes for people with severe hearing loss.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 12 years+ - NCT06894303Recruiting
Remote programming for cochlear implants in routine follow-up
This study tests if cochlear implants can be adjusted remotely (without visiting the clinic) during regular follow-ups. If you have a compatible implant and sound processor, you may be able to take part from home.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07011927Recruiting
Testing a new electrode placement during cochlear implant surgery
This study is testing a safe way to place an extra electrode near a nerve in your ear during cochlear implant surgery. The goal is to see if this can improve hearing outcomes.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07287124Recruiting
New fully implantable cochlear implant for severe hearing loss
This study tests a new type of cochlear implant that is completely placed under the skin, with no external parts. It is for adults with severe hearing loss who still struggle to hear even with hearing aids.
Englewood, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07380269Recruiting
Long-term study of cochlear implant outcomes
This study follows people who get a cochlear implant – a device that helps restore hearing. It tracks how well you hear over time and checks for any long-term benefits or problems.
ShanghaiAges Any age - NCT07509788Recruiting
Studying hearing with two ears in kids with cochlear implants
This trial looks at how hearing with both ears helps children with cochlear implants listen more easily and think better. It compares kids with implants to those with normal hearing.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 6–18 - NCT05319678Recruiting
Music and voice testing in cochlear implant users
This study looks at how well cochlear implant users do musical and voice skills, including children and adults who use one or two implants. You might benefit by helping researchers understand how these skills develop and how devices work over time.
Madrid, MadridAges 6 years+ - NCT07114744Recruiting
Early cochlear implant use trial
This trial studies how well people new to cochlear implants understand speech over time. It may help you if you have severe hearing loss and are about to get a cochlear implant for the first time.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT07262827Recruiting
Testing low energy audio streaming in new cochlear implant processors
This study tests new low-energy audio streaming features in two Cochlear sound processors (Nucleus 8 and Kanso 3). It looks at whether experienced cochlear implant users can accept and benefit from this feature in daily listening situations.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07703800Recruiting
Testing a better sound fitting for single-sided deaf cochlear implant users
This study tests if a cochlear implant fitting based on your ear's anatomy helps you hear speech in noisy places and enjoy music more. It is for people who are deaf in one ear and use a MED-EL cochlear implant.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT05318417Recruiting
Cochlear implant study for one-sided deafness
This study checks whether cochlear implantation is safe and effective for people who have very poor hearing in one ear (single-sided deafness) while the other ear hears normally or nearly normally. You may be enrolled if you meet specific hearing test and health/surgery readiness requirements.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 5 years+ - NCT06040892Recruiting
Hearing in noise for children with two cochlear implants
This study tests if wearing two cochlear implants helps children hear speech better in noisy places. The goal is to improve listening skills in everyday situations like classrooms or playgrounds.
LyonAges 7–17 - NCT07691853Recruiting
Custom hearing fitting for cochlear implant users with a hearing aid in the other ear
This study tests a new way to adjust the settings on your cochlear implant and hearing aid together. The goal is to improve your hearing by using the natural structure of your ear, which might help you hear better in everyday situations.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT05451628Recruiting
Personalized Sound Processor Tuning for New Cochlear Implant Users
This study tests a personalized way to program your cochlear implant sound processor based on your unique ear anatomy. It's for adults who have recently received a MED-EL implant and haven't turned it on yet.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT06734039Enrolling by invitation
Early Performance with Anatomy-Based Cochlear Implant Programming
This study looks at how programming a cochlear implant based on your inner ear's shape may improve early hearing performance. It is for adults who already have or will get a MED-EL cochlear implant and have some hearing in the opposite ear.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cochlear implant?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 79 recruiting cochlear implant studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a cochlear implant trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a cochlear implant trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.