Expanded Indications in the MED-EL Pediatric Cochlear Implant Population

About this Study

The study will look at the benefits of cochlear implantation in children aged 7 months up to 5 years, 11 months of age.  The goal will be to expand FDA indications for implants in two groups: children less than 12 months of age, and children over 12 months with residual low-frequency hearing.

Sponsor Protocol ID:G180269
IRB Number:2019-0096
Actively Enrolling
Interventional
Phase 3
August 26, 2019
Eligibility Criteria
6 years old
Both Male and Female
No
Yes
Yes

Inclusion CriteriaIndividuals must meet all of the inclusion criteria set forth below in order to qualify for inclusion in this study.

 • Children 7 months to 5 years, 11 months of age at the time of implantation 

• At least one parent/guardian who is fluent in one of the available languages of the LEAQ 

• Parental commitment to study parameters, as determined by the implant team

Exclusion CriteriaAny individual meeting the below exclusion criteria at the candidacy evaluation will be excluded from study participation. 

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) evidence of cochlear nerve aplasia/hypoplasia 

• Active middle ear infection 

• Treatable mixed hearing loss 

• Current or history of meningitis

• Common cavity 

• Skin or scalp condition precluding use of external audio processor 

• Suspected cognitive impairment, organic brain dysfunction, or syndromic etiology that may affect performance (based on medical history, early intervention services, clinical judgment and/or developmental milestones) 

• History of prior use of a hearing implant 

• Unrealistic parental/patient expectations 

• Child is not able to complete developmentally-appropriate speech perception testing in Englis

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Hearing
Pediatrics
Participating Locations
Children’s of Mississippi Hospital - Blair E. Batson Tower
Lakeland Medical - UMMC
Contact Information
Contact Name: Victoria Gonzalez
Phone Number: 601-984-5162
Email: vgonzalez@umc.edu
Principal Investigator:Carron, Jeffrey D, M.D.
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