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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.

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
NameTimeMethod
User satisfaction with bimodal streaming over existing Bluetooth streaming option.1 week

Percentage response rate for each question/domain on a bimodal streaming questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Idaho Ear Clinic

🇺🇸

Meridian, Idaho, United States

Idaho Ear Clinic
🇺🇸Meridian, Idaho, United States
Craig Wilcox
Contact
208-938-5823
admin@idahoear.com
James Crawford, MD
Principal Investigator

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