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Hearing Loss, ConductiveNCT03333577

Evaluation of the Baha SoundArc in Pediatric Patients

A study testing SoundArc in people with Hearing Loss, Conductive and Hearing Loss, Mixed, run by Cochlear at 3 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to gather clinical performance data on the Baha SoundArc Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 5 to 12 years
What is being tested?
SoundArc
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
32 participants
Where
3 sitesUnited States
Study dates
2 Nov 2017to 2 Nov 2018
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 5 to 12 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Inclusion Criteria:• Existing recipients using a Baha sound processor on a Softband for at least three months

  • Subjects aged 5 through 12 years of age
  • Subjects should be able to perform clinical testing adapted for age and developmental status, (Threshold sound field audiometry and basic monosyllabic word test, PBK)
  • Willingness on behalf of the subject's parent or guardian to complete study questionnaire

Exclusion Criteria:• Subject's inability to perform requisite test measures as described in the study protocol

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Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country.

United States3 sites
  • Arizona Hearing and Balance

    Chandler, Arizona, 85224

  • Cook Children's Hospital

    Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

  • Rady Children's Hospital

    San Diego, California, 92123

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About this study

The purpose of this study is to gather clinical performance data on the Baha SoundArc

Read the detailed description

Current Baha recipients that are using a Baha SoftBand will be recruited to be fitted with an alternative non-surgical option for using their Baha Sound Processor. The subjects will be tested with there existing Baha Sound Processor on the SoftBand and will then be fitted with the Baha SoundArc where they will perform a one month take home trial. At the end of this trial, the subject will return for testing and evaluation of their experience with this new fitting option.

Being tested
SoundArc
Medical subject headings
Hearing Loss, Conductive, Hearing Loss, Mixed Conductive-Sensorineural, Hearing Loss, Unilateral

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • SoundArcDevice

    non-surgical attachment method for wearing a bone conduction hearing system

Study groups in NCT03333577
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Experimental SoundArc study groupExperimentalall subjects will receive the SoundArc intervention
Receives: Device: SoundArc

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Patient Satisfaction Survey

    To evaluate patient experience when using the Baha SoundArc after a one month take-home trial, compared to the existing Baha Softband on the Participant Take Home questionnaire (strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, disagree, strongly disagree)

    Measured: one month post fitting

  2. Percentage Correct on Word Identification Task

    one list of monosyllabic words (PBK words) was assessed at 60dBA, with word scores recorded as a percent correct.

    Measured: 4 weeks post fitting

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Nov 2017
  2. Study start2 Nov 2017
  3. Primary completion2 Nov 2018
  4. Study completion2 Nov 2018

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
32 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03333577
Sponsor's protocol ID
CAM5714
Status last verified
Apr 2019
First submitted
2 Nov 2017
Last updated
30 Apr 2019
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Moyer C, Purdy J, Carvalho D, Vaughan L, Shroyer L. Evaluation of the Baha SoundArc in children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2024 Apr;179:111925. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.111925. Epub 2024 Mar 27.

    PubMed 38552429

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing SoundArc in people with Hearing Loss, Conductive and Hearing Loss, Mixed, run by Cochlear at 3 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Apr 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 11 Apr 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Patient Satisfaction Survey (time frame: one month post fitting). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03333577, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Apr 2019.

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