Objectives : To collate subjective and objective outcome measures from cochlear implant recipients with asymmetric hearing loss. Methods : Forty-one CI recipients with asymmetrical hearing loss completed spatially separated speech in noise testing, speech in quiet testing, localisation testing, and tinnitus and quality of life questionnaires (SSQ and IOI-HA) pre-operatively and at 3, 12 and 24 months...
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Discussion
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Outcomes data for cochlear implants in asymmetric hearing loss are still limited (n=41); findings may inform candidacy counselling but should not yet change implantation or fitting protocols without corroboration from larger studies.
Cochlear implant candidacy criteria for asymmetric hearing loss remain evolving, and real-world outcome data from this under-studied population help refine patient selection and counselling.
- 0141 adults with asymmetric hearing loss who received a cochlear implant were studied.
- 02Both subjective (self-reported) and objective (test-based) outcomes were collected.
- 03Published in Audiology Research 2026.
- 04Asymmetric hearing loss CI recipients are a distinct and under-studied candidacy group.
- 05Small sample size limits generalisability of findings.
Cochlear implantation produces measurable subjective and objective benefits in adults with asymmetric hearing loss.
studypartially supported- PMID
- 42645113
- DOI
- 10.3390/audiolres16040102.
- Journal
- Audiology Research
- Publication type
- research_article
- Evidence level
- 4
- Sample size
- 41
- Population
- Adults with asymmetric hearing loss who received a cochlear implant
- Intervention
- Cochlear implantation
Primary outcomes
Subjective outcome measures (patient-reported); Objective outcome measures (audiological testing)