Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Comparing speech perception with different cochlear implant settings

Official title: Contribution to Speech Perception of a Tonotopy-based Fitting for Patients With Cochlear Implants for 6 Months With a Conventional Setting: Prospective Cross-sectional Study

Run by MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GmbH · NCT06723262 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether different settings on cochlear implants can help adults hear and understand speech better in noisy situations.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment25 (estimated)
SponsorMED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GmbH
Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Limoges)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2025
Main results expectedJune 30, 2028
Study endsJune 30, 2028
Registry record updatedMay 6, 2026
Trial IDNCT06723262 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients aged 18 and older who speak French and meet the criteria for cochlear implantation.

Probably not a fit

Patients with retro-cochlear pathologies, such as auditory neuropathy or vestibular schwannoma, may not 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 study aims to compare speech recognition in noise between a tonotopy-based fitting (FS4T) and a conventional non-tonotopic fitting (FS4noT) in adult patients who have received a MED-EL cochlear implant for six months. The research will assess both settings for their effectiveness in recognizing speech in quiet environments and their impact on auditory spatial perception. By analyzing the anatomical variations of the cochlea, the study seeks to optimize cochlear implant fitting to enhance patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved speech recognition and auditory experiences for cochlear implant recipients.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have explored cochlear implant fitting strategies, but this specific tonotopy-based approach is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patient (\>= 18 years old) speaking French
* Patient who fulfils the criteria for cochlear implantation

Exclusion Criteria:

* retro-cochlear pathology: auditory neuropathy, vestibular schwannoma

Where it's running

  • Chu
    Limoges, France
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Karine Aubry, Pr — University Hospital, Limoges
  • Study coordinator: Vincent Péan, PhD
  • Email: vincent.pean@medel.com
  • Phone: 603592974

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.