Investigation of Sky Automatic Technologies in Pediatrics
The hypothesis of this research is that the AS Target setting provides the best estimate of the settings required to optimize listening in noise. As such, it is expected that speech in noise performance will be best in the AS Target condition, followed by the AS Clinic condition, and the Omni condition will be the least favourable for speech in noise performance.
• Be between 6 and 16 years of age at the time of inclusion
• Use spoken French as their primary mode of communication
• Ability to perform the Simplified French Matrix test in Noise
• Bimodal group: use the Sky CI processor or be eligible for a Sky CI processor upgrade on one side and use a contralateral hearing aid
• Bilaterally implanted group: use two Sky CI processors or be eligible for an upgrade to two Sky CI processors
• Obtain signed consent from legal guardian(s)
• Be enrolled in a health insurance plan or eligible for coverage