Brain rewiring after hearing loss: A study in cochlear implant patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain adapts after hearing loss and how cochlear implants help reorganize brain signals. It involves behavioral tests and EEG (safe brainwave recordings) to understand recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult with severe or profound hearing loss in both ears
- You have not had a cochlear implant placed yet and are scheduled to get one
- Your doctor has confirmed your inner ear (cochlea) is shaped normally before surgery
- You do not have any major brain or nerve conditions like epilepsy or dementia
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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