Conductive hearing loss
Conditions
Interventions
This is a prospective, non-randomized, single-arm, open-label clinical study. The study will include a total of 200 adult participants who are users of bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHA) with either pe
(2) assessment of device use
(3) possible programming adjustments
and (4) guidance on usage. At the end of the session, participants will complete a satisfaction and usability questionnaire. A 1-month follow-up will be conducted to reassess clinical and functional d
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Sponsors
Hospital de Reabilitação de Anomalias Craniofaciais da Universidade de São Paulo (HRAC-USP)
Hospital de Reabilitação de Anomalias Craniofaciais da Universidade de São Paulo (HRAC-USP)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adult users of bone-anchored hearing aids with the Baha Connect or Baha Attract system; Minimum and maximum age without limit; both genders; minimum three months of experience using the device; access to a smartphone compatible with the Remote Assist app; availability to participate in the scheduled in-person and remote sessions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with intellectual disabilities or psychiatric disorders that prevent autonomous use of the application; lack of connectivity or compatible devices; diagnosis of hearing loss not indicated for use of the Baha system; non-adherence to the remote protocol
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the feasibility of using Cochlear's Remote Assist remote care feature for Baha system users, using systematic records during remote care sessions and specific satisfaction and usability questionnaires | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Verify the effectiveness of the remote protocol in maintaining functional gain parameters in the free field. To this end, a new audiological assessment will be performed before and after the remote sessions, including a speech perception test (HINT) and free-field measurements | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactCarlos Alberto Santana Júnior
Hospital de Reabilitação de Anomalias Craniofaciais da Universidade de São Paulo (HRAC-USP)
Outcome results
None listed