First Pediatric Remote Cochlear Implant Programming Trial Opens — Digital Health Innovation for Young CI Users
247 Health News Editorial
·15 Apr 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsFirst-of-its-kind trial evaluating remote cochlear implant programming in adolescents could revolutionise hearing healthcare delivery. Study examines efficacy and satisfaction of telehealth programming sessions for young cochlear implant users aged 13-20 years.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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