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Electrocochleography Monitoring for Hearing Loss Preservation During Cochlear Implant Surgery
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether a monitoring system during cochlear implant surgery can help preserve residual hearing.
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- You have difficulty understanding certain words or sentences even with a hearing aid.I am willing and able to follow all study requirements.I have used hearing aids in both ears for at least 30 days, fitted and verified by a professional.I am willing and able to attend all study visits and complete tests.I have severe hearing loss in the high-frequency range in one ear.Hearing aids don't help me much, according to tests.I have severe hearing loss in the high-frequency range in one ear.Your hearing loss at certain frequencies in the ear to be implanted is not too severe.You have severe hearing loss in one ear and profound hearing loss in the other ear.You are currently getting a specific type of hearing implant from Cochlear Limited or Advanced Bionics AG.Your hearing loss at certain frequencies is not too severe in the ear that will receive the implant.You have a specific type of severe hearing loss in one ear.I have a health condition that makes surgery unsafe for me.The patient has chosen the Med El CI device for their treatment.You have had a cochlear implant in the past.You started losing your hearing before learning to speak.I am between 18 and 79 years old with hearing loss that occurred after learning to speak.Your inner ear does not look normal on CT scans.I have been diagnosed with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder.I have a nerve-related ear condition, like a tumor or stroke.You have recently received a specific type of hearing implant from either Cochlear Limited or Advanced Bionics AG.Your other ear has hearing loss, making it difficult for you to understand words or sentences.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
- Group 1: ECochG monitoring
- Group 2: Control Group
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible to become a participant in this clinical trial?
"This trial is enrolling 40 patients afflicted with bilateral deafness, aged between 18-79. Candidates must meet the following criteria to be eligible: Low frequency PTA ≤ 55 dB HL sloping to moderately severe to profound mid-to high frequency sensorineural hearing loss (threshold average of 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 Hz ≥ 60 dB) in the contralateral ear; Low frequency Pure Tone Average (PTA- 125, 250, 500 Hz) ≤ 55 dB HL in the ear for implantation; Poor performance on CNC words or AzBio sentences (+10, +5 dB SNR ≤ 60% correct"
In which geographical areas are the research participants recruited for this clinical experiment?
"This medical trial is running at 7 sites, including Vanderbilt University in Nashville, the University of North carolina, Chapel Hill and Mayo Clinic in Rochester. There are also 4 other locations being utilized for this study."
What is the current enrollment count for this clinical research?
"To complete this clinical trial, 40 individuals that meet the predetermined requirements must take part in it. Locations where prospective participants can join include Vanderbilt University in Nashville and University of North carolina Chapel Hill."
Does the clinical trial extend to elderly individuals aged 75 and over?
"To be eligible for this particular research trial, patients must be between 18 and 79 years old. Conversely, there are 55 studies recruiting minors (under 18) and 129 trials targeting elderly citizens (over 65)."
Are there any available spots left for participants in this research?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research trial is currently enrolling participants and was initially published on November 10th 2021. At present, the study requires 40 individuals across 7 different sites."
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