Cochlear implant study for adults with severe hearing loss
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests a cochlear implant to help adults with severe hearing loss who don't get enough benefit from hearing aids. The implant may improve hearing and speech understanding.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have severe to profound hearing loss in the ear to be implanted, and hearing aids don't help enough.
- You are a fluent speaker in the language used for hearing tests.
- You can attend follow-up visits and provide written consent.
- You have a smartphone compatible with the Nucleus Smart App.
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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