Evaluating a mobile app for cochlear implant users
Official title: Remote Support for Cochlear Implant Recipients: Evaluation of the HearCare MED-EL App
Run by MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GesmbH · NCT06543953 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests a new mobile app that helps people with MED-EL cochlear implants manage their devices from home to see if it makes their care easier and more convenient.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GesmbH Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 3 sites (Bochum and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06543953 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 who have been implanted with at least one MED-EL cochlear implant for at least three months and are using a compatible audio processor.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not been implanted with a compatible MED-EL cochlear implant or those with specific medical conditions that prevent app usage may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical investigation assesses the safety and performance of the HearCare MED-EL App, which offers remote care solutions for recipients of MED-EL cochlear implants. The app allows users to manage their cochlear devices from home, reducing the need for in-person clinic visits. By enabling clinicians to remotely monitor and adjust devices, the app aims to enhance patient convenience and accessibility while improving overall care. The study will evaluate how effectively the app can support cochlear implant users in managing their hearing devices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this app could significantly improve the convenience and quality of care for cochlear implant recipients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using remote care solutions for cochlear implant users, indicating a positive trend in this area.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 18 years * Implanted with at least one MED-EL Cochlea Implant (CI) for at least 3 months * Fitted with at least one audio processor compatible with the HearCare MED-EL App (i.e. SONNET 2, SONNET 2 EAS, RONDO 3 or newer) * Signed and dated Informed Consent Form (ICF) before the start of any study-specific procedure Exclusion Criteria: * Lack of compliance with any inclusion criteria * Implanted with C40X and C40C * Implanted with an Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) or Split electrode array * Anything that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would place the subject at increased risk or preclude the subject's full compliance with or completion of the study (e.g. psychological disorders, neurologic or motoric comorbidity that could restrict subjects from using the app)
Where it's running
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Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
Hannover, Germany Recruiting -
Katholisches Klinikum Bochum
Bochum, Germany Not yet recruiting -
Universitätsklinikum Würzburg
Würzburg, Germany Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Andreas Büchner, Prof. — Medizinsche Hochschule Hannover
- Study coordinator: Jasmine Rinnofner
- Email: studies@medel.com
- Phone: +43 57788
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.