Optimal Electrode Configuration of the MedEl Flex 28
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 15-007986
Sponsor Protocol Number: 15-007986
About this study
The purpose of this study is to determine if adults using the MedEL Flex 28 cochlear implant derive greater benefit from temporal cues when they are coded by fewer numbers of apical electrodes.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults implanted with the MedEl Flex 28 or standard array with at least 10 active electrodes
- Patients with more than 6-months of implant use
- Postlingually deafened
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with known cognitive deficits
- Patients less than 18 years of age
- Patients with prelingual deafness
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Douglas Sladen, Ph.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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