Status:

RECRUITING

Robotic-Assisted Versus Manual Electrode Array Insertion

Lead Sponsor:

University of Iowa

Conditions:

Cochlear Implantation

Robotics

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Robotics-assisted electrode insertion overcomes many surgeon-related kinetic limitations such as insertion speed, tremor, drift, and lack of accurate force control. In human cadaveric cochleae, roboti...

Detailed Description

Electrode insertion force is a critical determinant of the degree/amount of intracochlear trauma caused by CI surgery. It is affected by the speed of electrode array insertion, with higher insertion s...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Candidate for a cochlear implant according to CMS guidelines
  • Willingness to comply with all study requirements
  • Patent cochlea and normal cochlear anatomy, as confirmed by preoperative imaging
  • English speaking

Exclusion

  • Medical or psychological conditions that contraindicate undergoing surgery
  • Ossification or any other cochlear anomaly that might prevent complete insertion of the electrode array.
  • Unrealistic expectations on the part of the candidate and/or candidate's family, regarding the possible benefits, risks, and limitations that are inherent to the surgical procedure(s) and prosthetic devices.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 30 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 31 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06951594

Start Date

June 30 2025

End Date

August 31 2028

Last Update

July 17 2025

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University of Iowa Healthcare

Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52242