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Evaluating hearing performance with cochlear implants within the same patient using daily randomization and
L J G Lambriks1, M van Hoof2, J A Debruyne2
1Department of ENT/Audiology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience (MHeNs), Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands. lars.lambriks@mumc.nl.
Trials
|June 25, 2020
Summary
This study introduces a novel daily randomized clinical trial design for cochlear implant (CI) fitting. This approach aims to overcome sample size limitations and evaluate individualized tonotopical CI fitting strategies.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Neurosurgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Prospective cochlear implant (CI) research faces challenges with small sample sizes and methodological limitations.
- The ELEPHANT study proposes an innovative daily randomized clinical trial design for evaluating CI fitting.
- This design addresses limitations in current research methodologies for CI studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an imaging-based CI mapping strategy using a daily randomized approach.
- To assess the effectiveness of individualized tonotopical fitting in cochlear implant recipients.
- To determine if the novel trial design can overcome sample size and carryover effect issues.
Main Methods:
- A single-blinded, daily-randomized crossover trial involving a minimum of 20 participants.
- Utilizing post-operative cone beam CT scans (CBCT) for imaging-based mapping of electrical input to the cochlea.
- Participants act as their own controls, daily switching between experimental and standard fitting programs.
Main Results:
- The study hypothesizes that the experimental fitting strategy will lead to a steeper learning curve.
- Anticipated outcomes include improved performance in challenging listening scenarios and enhanced sound quality.
- The strategy is expected to better complement residual hearing and be preferred by CI recipients.
Conclusions:
- The novel daily randomized trial design offers a viable alternative for CI research.
- The experimental fitting strategy shows promise for improving CI outcomes and recipient satisfaction.
- Further investigation into the suitability of this trial design for CI research is warranted.
