Comparing two fitting strategies for cochlear implants in patients with hearing loss

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to compare a tonotopy-based fitting strategy (TFS4) with a conventional fitting strategy (FS4) in patients receiving cochlear implants combined with hearing aids. The primary focus is on assessing speech recognition in noisy environments, while secondary objectives include evaluating performance in quiet settings and overall auditory skills. The study seeks to address the variability in outcomes experienced by bimodal users by optimizing the frequency matching between the cochlear implant and the hearing aid. Participants will undergo both fitting strategies to determine which provides better auditory outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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
* patient with residual hearing \< 70 dB hearing level (HL) at 500 Hz and 1000 Hz on the contralateral ear

Where it's running

• CHU Saint-Etienne
  Saint-Etienne, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Alexandre Karkas, Pr — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
• Study coordinator: Vincent Péan, PhD
• Email: vincent.pean@medel.com
• Phone: 0603592974

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.