Trial reportBioMed research international2018
Speech Understanding and Sound Localization with a New Nonimplantable Wearing Option for Baha.
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14 citing papers in PubMed.
- Implantable bone conduction devices enhance functional ear reconstruction in patients with pediatric microtia.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
- Evaluating binaural hearing capabilities in individuals with sensorineural hearing loss through bilateral bone conduction stimulation.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- A Non-Surgical Wearable Option for Bone Conduction Hearing Implants: A Comparative Study with Conventional Bone Conduction Hearing Aids Mounted on Eyeglasses.Audiology research · 2024Article
- Using a Bone Conduction Hearing Device as a Tactile Aid.Audiology research · 2023Article
- Postoperative Benefit of Bone Anchored Hearing Systems: Behavioral Performance and Self-Reported Outcomes.International archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2022Article
- Hearing Rehabilitation of Patients with Chronic Otitis Media: A Discussion of Current State of Knowledge and Research Priorities.The journal of international advanced otology · 2022Article
- Neural Activity During Audiovisual Speech Processing: Protocol For a Functional Neuroimaging Study.JMIR research protocols · 2022Article
- Sound Localization and Lateralization by Bilateral Bone Conduction Devices, Middle Ear Implants, and Cartilage Conduction Hearing Aids.Audiology research · 2021Review
- Influence of Compression Thresholds and Maximum Power Output on Speech Understanding with Bone-Anchored Hearing Systems.BioMed research international · 2021Article
- Multicenter Clinical Investigation of a New Active Osseointegrated Steady-State Implant System.Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology · 2020Article
- A new adhesive bone conduction hearing system as a treatment option for transient hearing loss after middle ear surgery.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2020Article
- Measurement of Skull Size on Computed Tomography Images for Developing a Bone Conduction Headset Suitable for the Korean Standard Head Size.Journal of audiology & otology · 2020Article
- Benefits of Bilateral Bone Conduction Device Use Including Osia Devices in Children and Adolescents With Bilateral Atresia.Trends in hearingArticle
- Differing Bilateral Benefits for Spatial Release From Masking and Sound Localization Accuracy Using Bone Conduction Devices.Ear and hearingArticle
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Abstract
objectiveTo measure the audiological benefit of the Baha SoundArc, a recently introduced nonimplantable wearing option for bone conduction sound processor, and to compare it with the known softband wearing option in subjects with normal cochlear function and a purely conductive bilateral hearing loss.
methodsBoth ears of 15 normal hearing subjects were occluded for the time of the measurement, yielding an average unaided threshold of 49 dB HL (0.5 - 4 kHz). Soundfield thresholds, speech understanding in quiet and in noise, and sound localization were measured in unaided conditions and with 1 or 2 Baha 5 sound processors mounted on either a softband or a SoundArc device.
resultsSoundfield thresholds and speech reception thresholds were improved by 19.5 to 24.8 dB (p<.001), when compared to the unaided condition. Speech reception thresholds in noise were improved by 3.7 to 4.7 dB (p<.001). Using 2 sound processors rather than one improved speech understanding in noise for speech from the direction of the 2
conclusionsBone conduction sound processor mounted on a SoundArc or on a softband resulted in considerable improvements in hearing and speech understanding in subjects with a simulated, purely conductive, and bilateral hearing loss. No significant difference between the 2 wearing options was found. Using 2 sound processors improves sound localization and speech understanding in noise in certain spatial settings.
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