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Status Telemetry for Cochlear Implantations

Recruiting
Conditions
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Interventions
Device: STOP
Device: MAESTRO
Registration Number
NCT06223724
Lead Sponsor
Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Brief Summary

Cochlear implants (CIs) are well-established neuroprosthesis used to restore hearing for patients with partial or complete deafness. However, the audiological outcomes of these implants can vary widely, and one reason for this is suboptimal electrode placement. The gold standard for measuring electrode positions is computed tomography (CT) scans, but they are expensive and expose patients to additional radiation, which is especially harmful for children.

This study investigates an alternative approach using impedance telemetry data to estimate electrode positions without exposing patients to radiation. For this purpose, an extended telemetry version of a CE-certified cochlear implant software is used. The advanced impedance telemetry software can measure impedance subcomponents with improved measurement resolution that could be used for more accurate estimation of electrode insertion depth using specially designed estimation software.

Ultimately, the investigators want to demonstrate the potential to improve audiological outcomes of cochlear implant recipients without exposing them to additional radiation.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • Informed Consent signed by the subject
  • Subjects scheduled for CI surgery according to clinical routine
  • Subjects who will receive a cochlear implant of the MED-EL portfolio (FLEX series arrays)
  • No radiological contraindications
  • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures for the duration of the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Lack of compliance with any inclusion criteria
  • Subjects incapable of giving informed consent
  • Age under 18 years
  • Pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Cochlear implant electrode insertion depth estimationSTOPElectrode insertion depth estimation using impedance telemetry data measured during cochlear implantation and at three regular follow-up visits
Cochlear implant electrode insertion depth estimationMAESTROElectrode insertion depth estimation using impedance telemetry data measured during cochlear implantation and at three regular follow-up visits
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Linear error of electrode insertion depth estimationAt the additional post-operative CT scan (+3 months)

Linear error (in mm) in impedance-based estimation of cochlear implant electrode insertion depth compared to ground truth from CT scans.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Angular error of electrode insertion depth estimationAt the additional post-operative CT scan (+3 months)

Angular error (in degrees) in impedance-based estimation of cochlear implant electrode insertion depth using a phenomenological model compared to ground truth from CT scans.

Intra-operative progression of impedance subcomponentsDuring cochlear implantation (day 0)

Intra-operative measurement of access resistance and polarization impedance measured by the STOP software at several positions of the electrode array in the cochlea (stepwise insertion). The results will be expressed in kOhm (kΩ).

Post-operative progression of electrode insertion depth estimationRecordings will be made during cochlear implant surgery (day 0) and at three follow-up visits (+2weeks, +4weeks, +12weeks).

Post-operative cochlear implant electrode insertion depth estimation using a phenomenological model based on access resistance and polarization impedance measured by the STOP software after full insertion of the electrode array. The results will be expressed in kOhm (kΩ).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Inselspital, Bern University Hospital Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery

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Bern, Switzerland

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