Clinical trials
Cochlear Implant clinical trials
Below are recruiting cochlear implant clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 75 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07683689Recruiting
Better hearing with cochlear implants
This study looks at how the inner ear's health affects cochlear implant results. Researchers hope to use special programming to improve hearing for people with Advanced Bionics implants.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT03745534Recruiting
Cochlear implant after Gamma Knife for vestibular schwannoma
This pilot study looks at how well cochlear implants work for hearing restoration in people who previously received Gamma Knife treatment for a tumor called vestibular schwannoma. It may help doctors understand what hearing results to expect after surgery.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT06726551Recruiting
AI to recognize key structures in ear surgery
This study uses artificial intelligence to analyze videos from ear surgeries that were done under a microscope. It aims to help doctors better identify important structures during operations.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 6 months–100 years - NCT04733950Recruiting
Test how much effort listening takes with cochlear implants
This study measures how your brain and eyes respond when you listen and focus on sounds. It compares people using a cochlear implant with people who have normal hearing, to understand listening effort and attention.
ParisAges 18–80 - NCT07447427Recruiting
Language development in kids with cochlear implants and speech therapy
This study looks at how children with cochlear implants develop language and how speech-language therapy can help. It may be a good fit for children who received a cochlear implant between 8 and 24 months old and have had follow-up care for at least two years.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 2.7 years–4 years - NCT06248398Recruiting
Robot-assisted cochlear implant and hearing in noise
This trial tests whether a robot-assisted cochlear implant surgery improves how well you hear speech in noisy environments. If you have severe hearing loss in both ears and are a candidate for a cochlear implant, this study may help show if the robotic method leads to better hearing outcomes.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06453343Recruiting
Comparing two surgical approaches for cochlear implants
This study compares two different surgical methods for placing a cochlear implant (a device that helps with hearing). It is for adults who have lost hearing after learning to speak and are eligible for a specific type of implant. The goal is to see which approach works best.
NijmegenAges 18 years+ - NCT07356128Recruiting
How people with cochlear implants and hearing aids understand sound
This study tests how well children and adults can use sound from both ears when they have a cochlear implant in one ear and a hearing aid in the other (or a special device that combines both). It looks at how your brain makes sense of sounds to help improve hearing and speech understanding.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 5 years+ - NCT03707691Recruiting
Test training for pitch perception and memory abilities
This study looks at how people perceive musical pitch and how that relates to memory, and whether training can improve performance. It may help researchers learn why some people struggle with pitch-related tasks and what kinds of training work best.
BronAges 5–90 - NCT07146841Recruiting
Preserving hearing during cochlear implant surgery
This study tests a surgical technique designed to preserve as much natural hearing as possible during cochlear implant surgery. It is for people with severe hearing loss who choose an Advanced Bionics implant and are comfortable speaking Dutch.
UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT06516575Recruiting
Listening effort in cochlear implant users
This study measures how much effort it takes to listen and understand speech for adults with cochlear implants compared to those with normal hearing. It can help researchers learn how to improve hearing outcomes.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–75 - NCT04707885Recruiting
Testing how much residual hearing helps with cochlear implants
This study looks at whether keeping some natural (residual) hearing in the implant ear can improve outcomes with a cochlear implant. If you fit their hearing and implant-device requirements, they’ll measure your hearing before and after implantation to see how well you can use that remaining hearing.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–79 - NCT06400992Recruiting
Testing Sky hearing technology in children
This study is testing the Sky CI sound processor in children aged 6–16 who use cochlear implants and/or hearing aids. The goal is to see how well the Sky technology works for hearing in noise.
ParisAges 6–16 - NCT04506853Recruiting
Cochlear implant study for one-sided severe hearing loss
This trial is studying whether a cochlear implant can help people who have very poor hearing in one ear but normal or mild hearing loss in the other ear. It uses hearing tests and speech understanding to see who may benefit and how well the device works.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 5 years+ - NCT06237790Recruiting
Gene therapy versus cochlear implants for congenital hearing loss
This study looks at how well gene therapy or cochlear implants help restore hearing in people with severe hearing loss from birth. It compares the outcomes of these two treatments to see which is more effective.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 6 months+ - NCT04591093Recruiting
Tested deep vs shallow sound settings in cochlear implants
This study looks at how changing the “stimulation depth” (how deep the sound signals are delivered in the implant) affects hearing performance in people with cochlear implants. It may help find the best settings for improving hearing outcomes for suitable adults.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05867173Recruiting
Testing how cochlear implant wiring affects hearing perception
This study looks at how the connection between cochlear implant electrodes and nerve signals changes what you hear. It may help scientists improve how cochlear implants “map” sounds to your brain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 3 months+ - NCT05808543Recruiting
BEARS training to improve hearing skills in teens with two implants
This study tests a structured training program (BEARS) designed to help children and teenagers who use cochlear implants in both ears hear better in everyday life. It aims to improve hearing abilities by building on your implant settings and usual care.
Birmingham, BirminghamAges 8–16 - NCT05805384Recruiting
Testing a noise-reduction program for cochlear implant users
This trial checks how well a computer “noise reduction” algorithm works for people who use cochlear implants. It may help make speech easier to understand in noisy settings.
New York, New YorkAges 12 years+ - NCT05810220Recruiting
Study how cochlear and auditory brain implants process sound
This study looks at how well sound signals are processed in people who use cochlear implants or auditory brainstem implants. Researchers may learn more about hearing and how the devices work, using lab-based listening tasks and brain/signal measurements.
New York, New YorkAges 2–90 - NCT05215197Recruiting
Platelet-rich fibrin placed during cochlear implant surgery
This trial studies whether applying a special healing material during cochlear implant surgery improves outcomes for people with nerve-based hearing loss. You might be eligible if you need a cochlear implant using a specific electrode and do not have certain inner-ear conditions.
DenizliAges Any age - NCT05203302Recruiting
Testing new computer coding ideas for cochlear implant users
This study is developing and testing new “coding strategies” for children who have cochlear implants and for people with normal hearing. It may help improve how hearing input is processed or used, and could lead to better support for cochlear implant users.
New York, New YorkAges 6–80 - NCT05110183Enrolling by invitation
Bionic ear implant surgery for certain inner-ear nerve tumors
This study looks at a special “opto-electrical” cochlear implant for people who need a specific type of tumor-removal surgery near the facial nerve and hearing structures. It may help restore hearing in people whose hearing is already severely reduced and who meet the tumor and hearing-size criteria.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 18–89 - NCT04495660Recruiting
Brain and hearing testing after cochlear implants in children
This study uses a non-painful brain-light monitor to check how hearing and thinking skills change after a cochlear implant in deaf children. It also compares results with children who have normal hearing.
ToulouseAges 10 months–7 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cochlear implant?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 75 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.