Comparing Two Cochlear Implant Sound Processors
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study compares how well two different sound processors (the Nucleus 8 and Nucleus 7) work with your cochlear implant. Researchers will test which processor helps you hear better in noisy situations and everyday life.
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Who can take part
- At least 18 years old
- Have a specific model of Cochlear implant (CI600, CI500, or Freedom series) in the ear being tested
- At least 6 months of experience using your cochlear implant
- Able to understand speech at a reasonable level in your implanted ear, even in noisy environments
- Significant hearing loss in your other ear (non-implanted ear)
- Own a compatible smartphone and speak fluent English (or the language used in the study)
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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