Evaluation of Remote Programming of Cochlear Implants in Routine Cochlear Implant Follow-up
Evaluation of Remote Programming of Cochlear Implants in Routine Cochlear Implant Follow-up
This is a prospective and monocentric clinical investigation, non-interventional and non-randomized. The overall goal of this clinical study is to generate additional clinical data confirming the safety and efficacy of the remote programming functionality of Target CI version 1.5 and the AB Remote Support app. Hearing outcomes are expected to be similar whether a study subject's sound processor is programmed in the traditional method in the audiologist's office or whether programming is performed via remote fitting. Therefore, the study uses a non-inferiority design to determine whether sentence recognition in noise is no worse with remote fitting than in an in-office setting.
Inclusion Criteria:
Ability to provide informed consent
Ability to give feedback on hearing impressions
Aged 18 years of age or older
Implanted with a HiResolution Bionic Ear System (HiRes 90K or HiRes 90K Advantage or HiRes Ultra or HiRes Ultra 3D) on at least one side
Minimum of six months of cochlear implant experience
Minimum of one month experience with a Naída CI M or Sky CI M sound processor
Fluent in French language
Ability to be tested via speech perception test in noise
Smartphone user
Exclusion Criteria:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding are not exclusion criteria.