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NCT07011927 Extra-cochlear Electrode Placement at the Post-auricular Vagus Nerve in Cochlear Implantation

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NCT ID NCT07011927
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor NYU Langone Health
Condition Hearing Loss
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 12 participants
Start Date 2025-10-17
Primary Completion 2028-07-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Cochlear ImplantModified Implant Procedure

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 12 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-17 with a primary completion date of 2028-07-01.

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Brief Summary

This study will evaluate hearing outcomes after cochlear implantation with placement of the ECE1 ground electrode near the post-auricular vagus nerve (Arnold's nerve) to assess non-inferiority with respect to placement under the temporalis muscle.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * will be undergoing surgery for a cochlear implant from Cochlear Americas * is willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * has history of prior ear surgery, congenital ear malformation, or prior cochlear implantation in the ear to be implanted * pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding patients cannot undergo the standard-of-care implantation procedures required for participation in the study.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Nicole Capach

✉ nicole.capach@nyulangone.org

📞 646-501-6905

Principal Investigator

J. Thomas Roland, Jr., MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

NYU Langone Health

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07011927 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Hearing Loss. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07011927 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07011927 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nicole.capach@nyulangone.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07011927 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New York, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07011927 clinical trial?

NCT07011927 is sponsored by NYU Langone Health. The principal investigator is J. Thomas Roland, Jr., MD at NYU Langone Health. The trial plans to enroll 12 participants.

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