Benefits of Bimodal Streaming With MED-EL Cochlear Implants and Starkey Hearing Aids

This study will evaluate sound quality and user satisfaction with Bluetooth streaming using a new bimodal streaming option for individuals who use a MED-EL cochlear implant and Starkey hearing aid.

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Key information

Conditions

Hearing Loss, Sensorineural Asymmetric Hearing Loss Cochlear Implant Recipients Ear Diseases Hearing Disorders Hearing Loss Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sensation Disorders Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Bilateral Signs and Symptoms

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Idaho Ear Clinic

Meridian, Idaho, 83642, United States

About this study

MED-EL cochlear implant recipients who use a compatible Starkey hearing aid in the other ear will evaluate a new Bluetooth streaming option that will directly stream audio from their iOS smart device to both hearing devices. A survey will be completed after a trial with the new streaming option.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Implanted with a MED-EL cochlear implant in one ear
Using an AudioKey compatible MED-EL audio processor
Using an AudioKey compatible Starkey hearing aid
If not using a SONNET 3 audio processor, has access to a MED-EL streaming device
Using a smartphone that can support the AudioKey application
Able to complete a survey via cellphone or computer
Prior experience with Bluetooth streaming or expressed motivation to Bluetooth stream to hearing devices
Ability to complete all study procedures including provide responses to survey questions

Exclusion criteria

Unable to provide reliable feedback
Unable to operate a smartphone with or without assistance

Treatment and study plan

Bimodal Streaming Configuration

Device

Participants' devices are configured for bimodal streaming. Participants complete a survey following a trial with the new bimodal streaming feature.

Primary outcomes

User Satisfaction With DualSync Bimodal Streaming Over Existing Bluetooth Streaming Option.

Time frame: 1 week

Percentage of participants who reported improvement in subjective listening experience with DualSync bimodal streaming at 1-week. Responses taken from a user survey administered after 1-week with DualSync bimodal streaming.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Med-El Corporation

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Benefits of Bimodal Streaming for MED-EL Cochlear Implants: Early User Experience With the AudioKey Application and Starkey Hearing Aids

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Jun 19, 2025
Registry last updated: Feb 4, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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