New sound processing for better hearing in cochlear implant users
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests new sound-processing software in cochlear implants to help users hear speech better in noisy places. It may help adult implant users who struggle with conversations in background noise.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must use a Nucleus cochlear implant
- You must use the ACE sound processing strategy
- You are 18 years or older
- You can hear some speech in background noise (at a level that the study team will test)
- You speak the language used for the hearing tests fluently
- You have had your cochlear implant for at least 3 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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