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Affinity for Technology Interaction in Robotic Inner Ear Surgery Processes

Affinity for Technology Interaction in Robotic Inner Ear Surgery Processes - RobIES-techAffin

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00037879
Enrollment
150
Registered
2025-12-18
Start date
2025-10-29
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Z96.2

Interventions

Group 1: Patients who have undergone robotic cochlear implantation using HEARO® and/or OTODRIVE® will be surveyed. Group 2: Patients who meet the inclusion criteria for robotic cochlear implantation w

Sponsors

Hörzentrum Düsseldorf
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Group A (Robotic Cochlear Implantation) The patient has received a cochlear implant and underwent surgery using the HEARO® and/or OTODRIVE® robotic surgical technique. The patient is at least 18 years of age. The patient has sufficient language proficiency in the language spoken at the implanting clinic and in which the questionnaire is administered (at least B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages [CEFR]). Group B (Conventional Cochlear Implantation) The patient has received a cochlear implant and did not undergo surgery using the HEARO® and/or OTODRIVE® surgical technique. The patient is at least 18 years of age. The patient has sufficient language proficiency in the language spoken at the implanting clinic and in which the questionnaire is administered (at least B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages [CEFR]). Group C (Surgeon Group) The surgeon has performed at least one cochlear implantation using the HEARO® and/or OTODRIVE® surgical technique. The surgeon has sufficient language proficiency in the language spoken at the clinic and in which the questionnaire is administered (at least B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages [CEFR]).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Group A (Robotic Cochlear Implantation) The patient does not meet the inclusion criteria listed above. The patient has insufficient language proficiency in the language of the questionnaire. The patient has a diagnosed psychiatric disorder that may bias or distort the accuracy of the provided information. Group B (Conventional Cochlear Implantation) The patient does not meet the inclusion criteria listed above. The patient has insufficient language proficiency in the language of the questionnaire. The patient has a diagnosed psychiatric disorder that may bias or distort the accuracy of the provided information. Group C (Surgeon Group) The surgeon has insufficient language proficiency in the language of the questionnaire.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The perception and evaluation of robotic cochlear implantation using HEARO® and OTODRIVE® by patients and surgeons will be assessed through an online survey.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The process structure related to the application of the HEARO® and OTODRIVE® systems will also be examined through an online survey.

Countries

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Contacts

Public ContactMaika Werminghaus

Hörzentrum der Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde

maika.werminghaus@med.uni-duesseldorf.de02118117576

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026