This study will compare various objective and behavioural fitting methods for the programming of Focused Multipolar Stimulation. Fitting methods will be assessed for both performance and clinician-rated experience to determine the most practical and beneficial method to balance ease of fitting and performance. Focused Multipolar Stimulation (FMS) is an alternative to the standard of care Monopolar Stimulation (MP). FMS may improve spectral resolution through reduced cochlear spread of excitation and in turn provide enhanced speech perception and real-world clinical improvement over MP stimulation.
The purpose of this exploratory study is to trial various objective and behavioural fitting methods for potential use with Focused Multipolar Stimulation programming.