Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 12 and up

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 typeInterventional
Ages12 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorNYU Langone Health
Academic / other
Locations1 site (New York, New York)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2023
Main results expectedMarch 1, 2027
Study endsMarch 1, 2027
Registry record updatedDecember 17, 2025
Trial IDNCT05805384 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

  • Tisch Hospital
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting

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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.