Predicting Cochlear Implant Success in Adults
Official title: Predicting Performance in Adult Cochlear Implantation
Funded at Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah · NIH-11493668 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project explores how to better predict how adults with cochlear implants will perform, using brain and nerve signals to guide care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $574,572 |
| NIH project number | 7R01DC020936-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11493668 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older who are considering or have received a cochlear implant and want a more precise prediction of how well they will perform.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without cochlear implants or those under 21 are not the primary target.
What this research studies
Many adults with cochlear implants gain clearer sound but performance varies a lot. The study looks at a combination of biographical factors and new tests that measure the cochlear-nerve and central auditory pathways to better forecast outcomes. It uses electrocochleography and imaging to understand who will benefit most and how to tailor rehabilitation and device settings. Results could improve counseling, device mapping, and decisions about rehabilitation for future patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive more personalized care and better-informed expectations around cochlear implant outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work shows some predictors explain a small portion of performance variability; this study aims to improve prediction with central-auditory measures.
Where this research is happening
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Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Buchman, Craig a. — Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Buchman, Craig a.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.