Noninvasive Cochlear Stimulation System

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to design and develop a wearable amplification device with the capability of an extended high frequency range for improved fidelity, directionality, noise cancellation, and surround sound. 

Noninvasive electrostimulation of the cochlea has notable benefits for normal hearing and hearing-impaired individuals that extend well-beyond conventional acoustic and bone conducted enhancements of sound.  Although the technique has been known since the 19th century little clinical attention or application of the technique has occurred, particularly related to a wearable technology for individual use.  

 

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:

- Employee of Mayo Clinic.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Pregnant.

- Cochlear implants.

- History of fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss.

- Skin diseases of the head.

- History of acute paroxysmal tachycardia.

- History of trigeminal neuralgia.

- Recent of paralysis of the facial nerve.

- Recent cerebrovascular stroke.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 3/20/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

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 Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Michael Cevette, Ph.D.

Closed-enrolling by invitation

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Not open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria, but only those invited to participate by the study team.

Contact information:

Michael Cevette Ph.D.

(480) 301-5256

mcevette@mayo.edu

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CLS-20524521

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