New bluetooth mode aims to improve sound for cochlear implant users
NCT ID NCT07028619
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
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 to see if the new streaming option improved sound quality and user satisfaction compared to standard Bluetooth streaming.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bimodal streaming configuration (device feature)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a better wireless streaming experience for people who use both a cochlear implant and a hearing aid.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, completed study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The feature may not work well for all users or devices.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Idaho Ear Clinic
Meridian, Idaho, 83642, United States
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