Automatic Sound Management for Cochlear Implants

Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Med-El Corporation
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will evaluate the speech perception ability of adult cochlear implant users in background noise using various MED-EL Automatic Sound Management (ASM) features.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Brittany Wilson, AuD

Principal Investigator

Med-El Corporation

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

* English is the primary language
* Established daily use of the audio processor * Currently using an audio processor compatible with Automatic Sound Management 2.0 or later
* Willing and able to comply with study procedures
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants complete speech-in-noise testing using various MED-EL Automatic Sound Management features

0 days

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for any changes in speech perception ability post-testing

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Automatic Sound Management Adaptive
  • Automatic Sound Management Fixed Directionality
  • Omnidirectional Settings

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Sound Management ConditionsExperimental Treatment3 Interventions

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Med-El Corporation

Lead Sponsor

Trials
27
Recruited
2,100+