Usability of the CP950 Sound Processor

Cochlear30 enrolled

Overview

Studying usability and gaining feedback of the CP950 Sound Processor in experienced cochlear implant recipients.

One month protocol, with 2 study visits. The aim of the study to is to gain patient and audiologist feedback on their experience and usability with the device and wireless programming pod.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Hearing Loss

Interventions

CP950 Sound ProcessorDEVICE

An off-the-ear processor configuration with identical functionality to the commercially approved CP910/920 processor

Wireless programming podDEVICE

The CP950 Sound Processor will be programmed by the wireless programming pod, which is needed as the interface to commercially approved programming software

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 12 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. At least 6 months experience with a Nucleus 24 series or later implant in at least one implanted ear 2. Subjects age 12 and older who are cognitively and developmentally able to complete all study related questionnaires as deemed by the principal investigator or delegated staff 3. At least 3 months experience with the CP810,CP920 or CP910 sound processor 4. Ability to use 2 zinc air batteries with their current program (MAP) 5. Willingness to participate in and to comply with all requirements of the protocol for the duration of the trial Exclusion criteria: 1. Unrealistic expectations on the part of the subject, regarding the possible benefits, risks and limitations that are inherent to the procedure and prosthetic device 2. Additional disabilities that would prevent participation in evaluations 3. Implant types not currently supported by the CP950 sound processor (i.e.,N22)

Locations (3)

Rocky Mountain Ear Center

Englewood, Colorado, United States

NYU

New York, New York, United States

Hearts for Hearing

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Patient Satisfaction Through Usability of the CP950 Sound Processor as Measured by the CP950 Take Home Questionnaire

To evaluate usability of the CP950 sound processor using the CP950 Take Home Questionnaire for existing cochlear implant users. Specifically: 1. Patient Reported Hearing Performance 2. Retention \& Comfort 3. Ease of use 4. Use of remote controls 5. Look \& feel 6. Reliability 7. Maintenance \& use

Time frame: 1 month

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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