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

Description

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.

Conditions

Hearing Loss, SensorineuralSensorineural Hearing Loss, BilateralCochlear Implant RecipientsAsymmetric Hearing Loss
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Related Conditions:

Hearing Loss, SensorineuralSensorineural Hearing Loss, BilateralCochlear Implant RecipientsAsymmetric Hearing Loss

Study Overview

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Study Details

Study overview

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.

Benefits of Bimodal Streaming for MED-EL Cochlear Implants: Early User Experience With the AudioKey Application and Starkey Hearing Aids

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

Condition
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Meridian

Idaho Ear Clinic, Meridian, Idaho, United States, 83642

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

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

Ages Eligible for Study

to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Med-El Corporation,

Study Record Dates

2026-06