Med-el Corporation
Clinical trials sponsored by Med-el Corporation, explained in plain language.
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New bluetooth link aims to sharpen sound for cochlear implant users
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a new Bluetooth streaming feature (DualSync) improves sound quality and satisfaction 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 reported their exp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Med-El Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Cochlear implants help seniors hear better in noisy places
Symptom relief CompletedThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Med-El Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:47 UTC
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Better hearing device design tested in 20 users
Symptom relief CompletedThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Med-El Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 29, 2026 14:16 UTC