RECRUITING

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

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

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.

Official Title

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

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-06
Study Completion:2026-06
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT07028619

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.

Ages Eligible for Study:Not specified
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Implanted with a MED-EL cochlear implant in one ear
  2. * Using an AudioKey compatible MED-EL audio processor
  3. * Using an AudioKey compatible Starkey hearing aid
  4. * If not using a SONNET 3 audio processor, has access to a MED-EL streaming device
  5. * Using a smartphone that can support the AudioKey application
  6. * Able to complete a survey via cellphone or computer
  7. * Prior experience with Bluetooth streaming or expressed motivation to Bluetooth stream to hearing devices
  8. * Ability to complete all study procedures including provide responses to survey questions
  1. * Unable to provide reliable feedback
  2. * Unable to operate a smartphone with or without assistance

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Brittany Wilson, AuD
CONTACT
1-888-633-3524
research.us@medel.com
Ivy Chen
CONTACT
1-888-633-3524
research.us@medel.com

Study Locations (Sites)

Idaho Ear Clinic
Meridian, Idaho, 83642
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Med-El Corporation

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-06
Study Completion Date2026-06

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-06
Study Completion Date2026-06

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • cochlear implants

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Hearing Loss, Sensorineural
  • Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Bilateral
  • Cochlear Implant Recipients
  • Asymmetric Hearing Loss