Choosing the best ear for cochlear implant when balance is weak
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests whether choosing the ear with weaker balance for a cochlear implant improves hearing outcomes. It is for people over 50 who have similar hearing loss in both ears and one-sided balance weakness.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 50 years old or older.
- You have moderate to severe hearing loss in both ears, and the loss is similar in each ear.
- You have a weakness in one of your balance organs (vestibular system) as shown by a special test.
- You are a candidate for a cochlear implant based on standard hearing tests.
- You have not had a cochlear implant in one ear before.
- You are willing to attend all study visits and follow the study steps.
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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