Robot-assisted cochlear implant surgery with hearing monitoring
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests a new robotic system that helps place a cochlear implant while measuring your inner ear's natural electrical signals during surgery. The goal is to make the procedure more precise and possibly improve hearing outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You must be eligible for a cochlear implant in one or both ears.
- You need to have at least some natural hearing left in the ear to be implanted.
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You cannot have had a previous cochlear implant in the same ear.
- You must not have certain inner ear problems like cochlear bone malformation or a skull fracture that affected the inner ear.
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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