Analysis of speech performance in cochlear implant users
Official title: Retrospective Analysis of Speech Performance Using the HiRes Ultra and HiRes Ultra 3D Cochlear Implant
Run by Advanced Bionics AG · NCT06301581 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how well people with HiRes Ultra and HiRes Ultra 3D cochlear implants can understand speech to see if these devices really help improve their hearing.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Advanced Bionics AG Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Hanover) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 22, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06301581 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who are unilateral or bilateral users of HiRes Ultra or HiRes Ultra 3D cochlear implants.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not use HiRes Ultra or HiRes Ultra 3D cochlear implants may not receive any benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to retrospectively analyze speech perception results from users of the HiRes Ultra and HiRes Ultra 3D cochlear implants. It will collect data on the performance of these devices as measured in clinical settings. The study focuses on both newly implanted users and those who have transitioned from an older version of the device due to failure. By evaluating real-world outcomes, the study seeks to confirm the effectiveness of these cochlear implants in improving speech performance.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of HiRes Ultra cochlear implants, potentially leading to improved patient outcomes in hearing restoration.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in analyzing cochlear implant performance, making this approach a continuation of established research in the field.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Unilateral or bilateral HiRes Ultra CI or HiRes Ultra 3D CI users including * Ultra Version V2 newly implanted on this side (Group 1) * Ultra Version V2 users implanted following an Ultra Version V1 device failure in the same ear (Group 2) * Informed consent signed Exclusion Criteria: * no exclusion criteria
Where it's running
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Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
Hanover, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Andreas Büchner — Hannover Medical School
- Study coordinator: Andreas Büchner, Prof
- Email: buechner.andreas@mh-hannover.de
- Phone: 49 511 532 8589
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Reducing follow-up visits for cochlear implant patients using a new mapping strategy
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.