Evaluating a noise reduction algorithm for cochlear implant users
Official title: Evaluating a Noise Reduction Algorithm With Cochlear Implant Users
Run by NYU Langone Health · NCT05805384 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new noise reduction tool to see if it helps people aged 12 and older with cochlear implants understand speech better in noisy places.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 12 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | NYU Langone Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | March 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | December 17, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05805384 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are cochlear implant users aged 12 and older who have been post-lingually deafened and have at least six months of experience with their device.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not cochlear implant users or are younger than 12 years old will 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 assess the effectiveness of a noise reduction algorithm in enhancing speech understanding for cochlear implant users aged 12 and older. Participants will be exposed to various listening situations where the algorithm will be implemented to evaluate its performance. The study focuses on post-lingually deafened individuals who have been using cochlear implants for at least six months, ensuring a consistent experience with the device. The primary goal is to determine if the algorithm can significantly improve communication in noisy environments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved speech understanding in challenging listening situations for cochlear implant users.
How similar studies have gone: While specific prior studies on noise reduction algorithms for cochlear implants may vary, similar approaches have shown promise in enhancing auditory experiences for hearing-impaired individuals.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * At least 12 years of age. * Be post-lingually deafened cochlear implant recipients with at least 6 months experience regardless of manufacturer. * The PI must also deem the child to be developmentally able to complete the experiments. Exclusion Criteria: • Anyone who is not a cochlear implant user or is aged under 12 years.
Where it's running
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Tisch Hospital
New York, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: David M. Landsberger — NYU Langone Health
- Study coordinator: David M. Landsberger
- Email: David.landsberger@nyulangone.com
- Phone: 212-263-8455
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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.