Cell therapy for adults with a cochlear implant
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests a new cell therapy called Rincell-1, which is injected into the ear during cochlear implant surgery to possibly improve hearing outcomes. It is for adults with severe hearing loss who are getting a cochlear implant.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 74 years old (depending on the group) and have a cochlear implant scheduled or already approved.
- Your hearing loss must be caused by age-related changes or by a specific problem with the nerve that connects your ear to your brain (auditory neuropathy).
- You must not have had a cochlear implant before, and your inner ear must be healthy enough for the surgery and special injection.
- You cannot have certain other conditions like autoimmune diseases, recent cancer, or a history of severe allergic reactions.
- You must be able to speak English well enough to complete tests and questionnaires, and score above 24 on a memory and thinking test.
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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