Who
can participate in the study?
Inclusion
Criteria - Participants in the study must be at least
18 years of age, be in good health and meet the following criteria:
- Have normal
middle ear bones
- Have moderate
to severe sensorineural hearing loss
- Currently
using a hearing aid in the intended implant ear
- Speak English
Exclusion
Criteria - Some people who meet the criteria listed above
may not be eligible to participate in this clinical study. This
includes any person who
- Is pregnant
- Has a history
of constant middle ear disease or infections
- Has inner
ear disorders, such as Meniere’s syndrome or balance disorders
- Has nueral
disorders (retrocochlear or beyond the cochlea)
Other
Criteria - The criteria listed above are not the only
eligibility criteria. Only a clinical study staff member can determine
if you are eligible for this or any other trial.