Overview
This study will evaluate hearing outcomes after cochlear implantation with placement of the ECE1 ground electrode near the post-auricular vagus nerve (Arnold's nerve) to assess non-inferiority with respect to placement under the temporalis muscle.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- will be undergoing surgery for a cochlear implant from Cochlear Americas
- is willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- has history of prior ear surgery, congenital ear malformation, or prior cochlear implantation in the ear to be implanted
- pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding patients cannot undergo the standard-of-care implantation procedures required for participation in the study.
