Remote Microphone (RM) - A Comparative Study
Hearing Loss, Conductive
About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Hearing Loss, Conductive
Eligibility Criteria
Pediatric RM Technology Group:
Inclusion Criteria:
- English speaking pediatric conduction device users and their guardian/s will be included for study.
- We will include pediatric patients 5 years of age to 17 years of age who have a conductive or mixed unilateral or bilateral hearing loss with a minimum of a 30 decibels (dB) air-bone gap.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants who do not meet the described inclusion criteria.
Normal Hearing Controls:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults greater than18 years of age.
- Hearing thresholds < 25 dB 500 - 4,000 Hz.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Non-English speakers.
Sites / Locations
- Kristine Harris
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Remote Microphone (RM) Technology Group
Normal Hearing Controls
The RM technology group will limited to the pediatrics participants. Participants will be tested separately on the three following conditions: Bone Conduction Device (BAHA) only BAHA + Wireless Audio-Streaming Accessory BAHA + Digital Adaptive RM System
The normal hearing controls will be limited to 15 adults. Participants will be tested separately on the six following conditions: Unaided Unilateral hearing aid with contralateral plug. Unilateral hearing aid + Digital Adaptive RM System (using Roger™, Sonova) Bone Conduction Device (BAHA) only BAHA + Wireless Audio-Streaming Accessory BAHA + Digital Adaptive RM System