Status:

COMPLETED

Study of a Minimally Invasive Cochlear Access for Cochlear Implantation Via a Robotic Procedure

Lead Sponsor:

MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GesmbH

Conditions:

Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Bilateral

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The objectives of this study are to explore the efficacy and safety of a robotic procedure for a minimally invasive cochlear implantation.

Detailed Description

The cochlear implant (CI) is a neural prothesis and has been the gold standard treatment for severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss over several decades. The surgical procedure for cochlear imp...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Subjects scheduled for CI surgery according to clinical routine
  • Subjects who will receive a cochlear implant of the MED-EL portfolio
  • Signed and dated informed consent form

Exclusion

  • Lack of compliance with any inclusion criteria
  • Age under 18 years
  • Pregnancy
  • Distance of the planned trajectory to the facial nerve is \< 0.4 mm as per screening CT scan
  • Distance of the planned trajectory to the chorda tympani is \< 0.3 mm as per screening CT scan
  • A safe inner ear access cannot be planned for preservation of RW membrane and cochlear structures
  • Individuals where image guidance or robotic procedures are not indicated
  • Individuals who have known allergy to components of the cochlear implant

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 15 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

10 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04777565

Start Date

September 15 2021

End Date

January 1 2023

Last Update

February 21 2023

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CHU Montpellier

Montpellier, France, 34295