Status:

RECRUITING

MED-EL Remote Care Multi-Center Feasibility Study

Lead Sponsor:

Med-El Corporation

Conditions:

Hearing Loss, Sensorineural

Cochlear Implant

Eligibility:

All Genders

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

MED-EL Remote Care is a way for MED-EL cochlear implant users to check their hearing and cochlear implant device from any location, without the need for a scheduled, in-person appointment with their a...

Detailed Description

This prospective multicenter study will include MED-EL cochlear implant users from the US and Canada. This study will assess the effectiveness, efficiencies, and useability of MED-EL Remote Care.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Implanted with at least one MED-EL cochlear implant
  • ≥ 2 weeks since activation of the cochlear implant
  • Availability of existing aided Pediatric/AZ Bio (quiet and/or noise) and CNC word scores, or the ability to complete these at baseline
  • Utilizing a compatible audio processor in the SONNET or RONDO product lines
  • Ability to complete app-based hearing assessments
  • Commitment to comply with all study procedures for the duration of the study
  • Access to the internet via a smartphone that meets the following requirements:
  • Android or iOS operating systems
  • A smartphone supporting Bluetooth® 4.2 or higher
  • A minimum of 200 MB free storage space

Exclusion

  • Inability or unwillingness to perform the requirements of the clinical investigation
  • Unrealistic expectations regarding the possible benefits, risks, and limitations of remote cochlear implant care
  • Inability of the subject or caregiver to demonstrate basic skills for operating a smartphone, computer, or app-based tasks after training by the investigator

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 5 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05973669

Start Date

November 5 2024

End Date

May 1 2026

Last Update

June 6 2025

Active Locations (5)

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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52242

2

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48108

3

University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599

4

London Health Sciences Centre

London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 5A5