Better hearing with cochlear implants
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at how the inner ear's health affects cochlear implant results. Researchers hope to use special programming to improve hearing for people with Advanced Bionics implants.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You speak American English or are multilingual.
- You have a cochlear implant made by Advanced Bionics (a specific brand).
- You have been using your implant for at least 6 months (or are willing to be enrolled before that).
- You have hearing loss in both ears.
- You do not have a neurological disease or other conditions that would make the study unsafe or difficult for you.
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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