Reducing follow-up visits for cochlear implant patients using a new mapping strategy

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 evaluates the effectiveness of a new programming strategy from Cochlear Americas aimed at improving clinical efficiency by reducing the number of scheduled follow-up appointments for cochlear implant recipients. Investigators will assess whether patient outcomes remain stable with fewer follow-ups and if Cochlear's population mean mapping can achieve similar results as traditional methods. The study focuses on adults who have recently chosen Cochlear Americas for their cochlear implants and will involve follow-up testing tasks to measure performance outcomes. The goal is to determine if reducing appointment frequency can maintain patient satisfaction and hearing performance.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Postlingually deafened
* Adults (18+)
* New cochlear implant recipients with Cochlear Americas devices; identified prior to activation
* Able to perform follow-up testing tasks (repeating words/sentences, indicating they heard a sound stimulus, completing questionnaires)
* English speakers

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who select other cochlear implant manufactured devices
* Pre-lingually deafened
* Multiple disabilities
* Unable to perform follow-up testing tasks (repeating words/sentences, indicating they heard a sound stimulus, completing questionnaires)
* Non-English speakers
* Children under the age of 18

Where it's running

• Mass Eye and Ear
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Julie Arenberg — Massachusetts Eye and Ear
• Study coordinator: Arenberg
• Email: julie_arenberg@meei.harvard.edu
• Phone: 6178077904

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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.