Comparing speech perception with different cochlear implant settings
Contribution to Speech Perception of a Tonotopy-based Fitting for Patients With Cochlear Implants for 6 Months With a Conventional Setting: Prospective Cross-sectional Study
NA · MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GesmbH · NCT06723262
This study tests whether different settings on cochlear implants can help adults hear and understand speech better in noisy situations.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GesmbH (industry) |
| Locations | 1 site (Limoges) |
| Trial ID | NCT06723262 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare speech recognition in noise between a tonotopy-based fitting (FS4T) and a conventional non-tonotopic fitting (FS4noT) in adult patients who have received a MED-EL cochlear implant for six months. The research will assess both settings for their effectiveness in recognizing speech in quiet environments and their impact on auditory spatial perception. By analyzing the anatomical variations of the cochlea, the study seeks to optimize cochlear implant fitting to enhance patient outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients aged 18 and older who speak French and meet the criteria for cochlear implantation.
Not a fit: Patients with retro-cochlear pathologies, such as auditory neuropathy or vestibular schwannoma, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved speech recognition and auditory experiences for cochlear implant recipients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have explored cochlear implant fitting strategies, but this specific tonotopy-based approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patient (\>= 18 years old) speaking French * Patient who fulfils the criteria for cochlear implantation Exclusion Criteria: * retro-cochlear pathology: auditory neuropathy, vestibular schwannoma
Where this trial is running
Limoges
- CHU — Limoges, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Karine Aubry, Pr — University Hospital, Limoges
- Study coordinator: Vincent Péan, PhD
- Email: vincent.pean@medel.com
- Phone: 603592974
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Bilateral, cochlear implant strategy anatomy-based fitting