Status Telemetry for Cochlear Implantations

NCT ID: NCT06223724

Last Updated: 2024-01-29

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

20 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-10-25

Study Completion Date

2024-10-01

Brief Summary

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Cochlear implants (CIs) are well-established neuroprosthesis used to restore hearing for patients with partial or complete deafness. However, the audiological outcomes of these implants can vary widely, and one reason for this is suboptimal electrode placement. The gold standard for measuring electrode positions is computed tomography (CT) scans, but they are expensive and expose patients to additional radiation, which is especially harmful for children.

This study investigates an alternative approach using impedance telemetry data to estimate electrode positions without exposing patients to radiation. For this purpose, an extended telemetry version of a CE-certified cochlear implant software is used. The advanced impedance telemetry software can measure impedance subcomponents with improved measurement resolution that could be used for more accurate estimation of electrode insertion depth using specially designed estimation software.

Ultimately, the investigators want to demonstrate the potential to improve audiological outcomes of cochlear implant recipients without exposing them to additional radiation.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Cochlear implant electrode insertion depth estimation

Electrode insertion depth estimation using impedance telemetry data measured during cochlear implantation and at three regular follow-up visits

STOP

Intervention Type DEVICE

Software to measure impedance telemetry data

MAESTRO

Intervention Type DEVICE

Software to measure impedance telemetry data

Interventions

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STOP

Software to measure impedance telemetry data

Intervention Type DEVICE

MAESTRO

Software to measure impedance telemetry data

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Informed Consent signed by the subject
* Subjects scheduled for CI surgery according to clinical routine
* Subjects who will receive a cochlear implant of the MED-EL portfolio (FLEX series arrays)
* No radiological contraindications
* Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures for the duration of the study

* Subjects incapable of giving informed consent
* Age under 18 years
* Pregnancy
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Marco Caversaccio, Prof. Dr. med.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Inselspital, Bern University Hospital Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery

Locations

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Inselspital, Bern University Hospital Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery

Bern, , Switzerland

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Switzerland

Central Contacts

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Stephan Schraivogel, MSc

Role: CONTACT

+41 31 632 76 15

Wilhelm Wimmer, Prof.

Role: CONTACT

Other Identifiers

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PATHOS

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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