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Cochlear implants offer people with severe hearing loss the opportunity to hear better and participate more actively in daily life. There is growing evidence that cochlear implantation can have a positive effect on tinnitus (ringing in the ears), a condition that can significantly impact people’s quality of life, concentration, and well-being. In this research project, we aim to better understand for whom and under what circumstances cochlear implantation is effective for tinnitus. To this end, we are conducting an individual participant data meta-analysis (IPD-MA). Instead of analyzing summarized results from previous studies, we are working with the original data from individual participants in international studies. In doing so, we are investigating not only the effectiveness of cochlear implantation for tinnitus but also which factors may predict success.

In addition to the clinical research question, this project offers opportunities for...