Comparing speech understanding methods for cochlear implant users

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 two fitting methods for cochlear implants: a traditional tonotopic setting and a modified version using evolutionary algorithms. Adult patients who have been implanted for at least six months will participate, and their speech recognition abilities will be assessed in both quiet and noisy environments. The study also evaluates subjective auditory spatial perception and musical perception. The goal is to determine if the evolutionary algorithm-based fitting provides better outcomes than the standard method.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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
  Dijon, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Alexis BOZORG GRAYELI, Pr — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
• 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.