Benefits of Bimodal Streaming for MED-EL Cochlear Implants: Early User Experience With the AudioKey Application and Starkey Hearing Aids
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• 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
Locations
United States
Idaho
Idaho Ear Clinic
RECRUITING
Meridian
Contact Information
Primary
Brittany Wilson, AuD
research.us@medel.com
1-888-633-3524
Backup
Ivy Chen
research.us@medel.com
1-888-633-3524
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-06-26
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-06
Participants
Target number of participants: 10
Treatments
Experimental: Bimodal streaming
Bimodal streaming
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Med-El Corporation