Med-el Corporation

This study tested a new bimodal Bluetooth streaming feature for people who use a MED-EL cochlear implant in one ear and a Starkey hearing aid in the other. Ten participants tried the feature for one week and then completed a survey about their listening experience. The goal was t…

This study tested whether a new behind-the-ear audio processor (SONNET 3) is more satisfying for people who already use a cochlear implant. Twenty experienced users tried the new design and reported their satisfaction. The goal was to see if small design changes improve daily com…

This study tested whether a cochlear implant can help adults aged 65 and older who are deaf in one ear but have normal hearing in the other. Fifteen participants received the implant, and researchers measured how well they understood speech in noisy settings over a year. The goal…