March 15, 2026International Journal of Audiology0 citations
Benefits of cochlear implant and hearing aid in a bimodal solution compared to optimally fitted new hearing aids in patients with asymmetric hearing loss: a randomised controlled trial
This research investigates the effectiveness of cochlear implants in conjunction with hearing aids for patients with asymmetric hearing loss.
Conducted a randomised controlled trial
Compared bimodal solution of cochlear implant and hearing aid to optimally fitted new hearing aids
Evaluated patients with asymmetric hearing loss
Cochlear implants provide superior outcomes compared to new hearing aids
Extended use of hearing aids shows no additional benefit
CI candidates can proceed to surgery after one month of acclimatisation
Abstract
Extended use of HAs offers no additional benefit; CI surgery can proceed once one month of acclimatisation is achieved as the addition of a CI outperforms new replacement HAs in CI candidates with AHL.