Benefits of Bimodal Streaming With MED-EL Cochlear Implants and Starkey Hearing Aids

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Hearing Loss, Sensorineural, Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Bilateral, Cochlear Implant Recipients, Asymmetric Hearing Loss

In brief

This study will evaluate sound quality and user satisfaction with Bluetooth streaming using a new bimodal streaming option for individuals who use a MED-EL cochlear implant and Starkey hearing aid.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07028619

Run by

Med-El Corporation

People needed

10

Starts

2025-06-26

Expected to finish

2025-09-18

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-04

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Implanted with a MED-EL cochlear implant in one ear
• Using an AudioKey compatible MED-EL audio processor
• Using an AudioKey compatible Starkey hearing aid
• If not using a SONNET 3 audio processor, has access to a MED-EL streaming device
• Using a smartphone that can support the AudioKey application
• Able to complete a survey via cellphone or computer
• Prior experience with Bluetooth streaming or expressed motivation to Bluetooth stream to hearing devices
• Ability to complete all study procedures including provide responses to survey questions

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to provide reliable feedback
• Unable to operate a smartphone with or without assistance

Where it is running

• Idaho Ear Clinic — Meridian, Idaho, United States

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