Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 6 to 80

Improving sound perception for children with cochlear implants

Official title: Novel Coding Strategies for Children With Cochlear Implants

Run by NYU Langone Health · NCT05203302 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing different ways to improve how children with cochlear implants hear sounds to see if it can help them hear better compared to kids with normal hearing.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages6 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment190 (estimated)
SponsorNYU Langone Health
Academic / other
Locations1 site (New York, New York)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 12, 2018
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2027
Study endsJanuary 1, 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 4, 2026
Trial IDNCT05203302 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include children aged 7 and older who were pre-lingually implanted with cochlear implants, as well as adults who are post-lingually implanted or have normal hearing.

Probably not a fit

Patients who were implanted with cochlear implants after acquiring language skills (post-lingually) 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 research aims to enhance the performance of cochlear implants in children by investigating how different coding strategies affect sound perception. The study will compare the auditory capabilities of individuals with cochlear implants to those with normal hearing, focusing on factors such as age and hearing onset. By analyzing psychophysical abilities and speech recognition outcomes, the research seeks to identify effective strategies for improving auditory experiences in early implanted children.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to significant improvements in sound perception and speech recognition for children using cochlear implants.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies exploring cochlear implant coding strategies, this specific approach focusing on age and hearing onset is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Be 7 years of age or older and pre-lingually implanted with a cochlear implant (before the age of 2 years), have aided residual hearing, or have normal hearing.
* Be ages 18 or older and post-lingually implanted or have normal hearing.
* Be ages 18-35 and pre-lingually implanted.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any child implanted post-lingually

Where it's running

  • NYU Langone Health
    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.