Hearing Loss study: Cochlear Implant vs Modified Implant Procedure
Official title Extra-cochlear Electrode Placement at the Post-auricular Vagus Nerve in Cochlear Implantation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07011927
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study checks if placing a specific part of the implant near a nerve behind the ear works just as well as the standard placement under the muscle.
- Who it's for
- People with hearing loss who are getting a cochlear implant.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive a cochlear implant with the ground electrode placed near the nerve behind the ear instead of the usual spot.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the duration or visit schedule.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- will be undergoing surgery for a cochlear implant from Cochlear Americas
- is willing to participate in the study
You likely can't join if
- has history of prior ear surgery, congenital ear malformation, or prior cochlear implantation in the ear to be implanted
- pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding patients cannot undergo the standard-of-care implantation procedures required for...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
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