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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Cochlear implants (CIs) require a standard 3-6 week waiting period before activation.
  • This delay can cause significant personal and financial burdens for patients, particularly those in remote locations.
  • Investigating earlier activation could improve patient experience and access to CI technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of activating cochlear implant (CI) speech processors 5 days after surgery.
  • To compare early CI activation with the standard delayed activation protocol.
  • To assess the impact of early activation on wound healing and device fitting parameters.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted at a tertiary referral center.
  • 23 patients (ages 2-30) undergoing CI surgery were divided into early-fit (5-day activation) and standard-fit groups.
  • Impedance and most comfortable levels were measured at activation and 4-week follow-up.

Main Results:

  • No adverse events were reported in the early-fit group.
  • Electrode impedances were lower in the early-fit group at initial activation but normalized by 4 weeks.
  • No significant differences in stimulation fitting levels were observed between the groups.

Conclusions:

  • Early cochlear implant activation (5 days post-surgery) appears safe and does not negatively impact wound healing or fitting parameters.
  • This early activation strategy offers a viable option to better meet the individual needs of CI patients.
  • Reducing the waiting period can alleviate patient burdens and potentially improve CI rehabilitation outcomes.