Testing sound frequency settings for cochlear implant users with a hearing aid
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests different ways to set sound frequencies for people who have a cochlear implant and also use a hearing aid in the other ear. The goal is to find which setting helps you hear speech better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You use a cochlear implant regularly (with at least 18 active electrodes) and keep your appointments
- You got your cochlear implant at least 6 months ago and wear a hearing aid in your other ear
- Your hearing in the hearing aid ear is moderate (between 30 and 70 decibels at key pitches)
- You speak English and have no known thinking or memory problems
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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