Choosing the best ear for a cochlear implant in people with balance problems
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at how doctors choose which ear to place a cochlear implant in people who have hearing loss in both ears and a balance problem in one inner ear. The goal is to find the best ear to implant to help you hear and possibly maintain your balance.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years or older.
- You have moderate to severe hearing loss in both ears, and it is about the same in both ears.
- You have a weakness in one inner ear that affects your balance (detected by a special test).
- You are already a candidate for a cochlear implant.
- You have not had a cochlear implant before, and no recent ear or eye surgery (within 2 months).
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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