Asymmetric Hearing Loss, Cochlear Implant Recipients, Hearing Loss, Sensorineural, Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Bilateral
Conditions
Keywords
cochlear implants
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.
Interventions
DEVICEBimodal Streaming Configuration
Participants' devices are configured for bimodal streaming. Participants complete a survey following a trial with the new bimodal streaming feature.
Sponsors
Med-El Corporation
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| User Satisfaction With DualSync Bimodal Streaming Over Existing Bluetooth Streaming Option. | 1 week | Percentage of participants who reported improvement in subjective listening experience with DualSync bimodal streaming at 1-week. Responses taken from a user survey administered after 1-week with DualSync bimodal streaming. |
Countries
United States
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | — |
|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 67.4 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.9 |
| Duration of Cochlear Implant Experience | 3.2 months |
| Region of Enrollment United States | 10 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 4 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 6 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk |
|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 0 / 10 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 0 / 10 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 10 |
Outcome results
None listed