Study of Remote Programming for Cochlear Implants Using Target CI Version 1.5 and AB Remote Support App in Adults

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to gather additional clinical data on the safety and effectiveness of remote programming for cochlear implants using Target CI version 1.5 and the AB Remote Support app. The study focuses on adults with cochlear hearing loss who use specific HiResolution Bionic Ear Systems. It compares traditional in-office programming with remote fitting to see if hearing outcomes, especially sentence recognition in noise, are similar. Participants will use the remote programming function of Target CI v1.5 along with the AB Remote Support application. The study groups include unilateral cochlear implant users, bilateral users, and bimodal users who have a hearing aid on the other side. The remote programming is evaluated after at least one month of chronic use of the remotely fitted sound processor. Throughout the study, participants will be tested on their ability to recognize sentences in noise using the French Matrix test, as well as their scores on the Lafon phoneme test in quiet. Participants must be fluent in French and smartphone users to engage in the remote programming. Data will be collected to assess hearing outcomes and confirm that remote fitting is no worse than traditional in-office programming. The study is expected to conclude in December 2026.

Evaluation of Remote Programming of Cochlear Implants in Routine Cochlear Implant Follow-up