N6 Input Processing in Traditional CI Recipients

Investigation of Nucleus 6 Sound Processor Input Processing in Cochlear Implant Recipients.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the enhanced signal processing features of the Nucleus 6 Sound Processor on existing Nucleus cochlear implant recipients currently using the Nucleus 5 Sound Processor.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Greater than 12 years
• Unilateral cochlear implant recipient (CI24RE, CI500, CI422)
• Minimum of 3 months experience with the N5 sound processor
• Prior documentation of sentence recognition testing in noise at a difficulty of +10 dB SNR or better
• Native English speaker
• Willingness to participate in and comply with all requirements of the protocol

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unrealistic expectations
• Unwillingness to comply with investigational requirements of the protocol
• Additional handicaps that would prevent or restrict participation in the evaluations