Benefits of Bimodal Streaming With MED-EL Cochlear Implants and Starkey Hearing Aids

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Hearing Loss, Sensorineural; Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Bilateral; Cochlear Implant Recipients; Asymmetric Hearing Loss

• Registration Number: NCT07028619
• Lead Sponsor: Med-El Corporation

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate sound quality and user satisfaction with Bluetooth streaming using a new bimodal streaming option for individuals who use a MED-EL cochlear implant and Starkey hearing aid.

Detailed Description

MED-EL cochlear implant recipients who use a compatible Starkey hearing aid in the other ear will evaluate a new Bluetooth streaming option that will directly stream audio from their iOS smart device to both hearing devices. A survey will be completed after a trial with the new streaming option.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-06
• Study First Submitted: 2025-06-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-06-11
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-19
• Study Start: 2025-06-26
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-07-02
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-08
• Primary Completion: 2026-01
• Study Completion: 2026-06-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

• Implanted with a MED-EL cochlear implant in one ear
• Using an AudioKey compatible MED-EL audio processor
• Using an AudioKey compatible Starkey hearing aid
• If not using a SONNET 3 audio processor, has access to a MED-EL streaming device
• Using a smartphone that can support the AudioKey application
• Able to complete a survey via cellphone or computer
• Prior experience with Bluetooth streaming or expressed motivation to Bluetooth stream to hearing devices
• Ability to complete all study procedures including provide responses to survey questions

Exclusion Criteria

• Unable to provide reliable feedback
• Unable to operate a smartphone with or without assistance

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
User satisfaction with bimodal streaming over existing Bluetooth streaming option.	1 week	Percentage response rate for each question/domain on a bimodal streaming questionnaire.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Idaho Ear Clinic; 🇺🇸 Meridian, Idaho, United States