OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the spread of excitation (SOE) profiles derived by eCAP measures and analysed the effects of various parameter settings. DESIGN: SOE was measured using the forward masking technique (selectivity), as well as with a "fixed stimulus, variable recording" (scanning) technique. SOE profiles were produced at three current levels and at three sites along the array. Additionally, effects of the position of the recording electrodes and artefact rejection methods were studied in five subjects. Furthermore, correlation between SOE data and speech perception data was tested. All data were analysed using linear mixed models. STUDY SAMPLE: Measurements were performed intraoperatively in 31 users of the Advanced Bionics HiRes 90K cochlear implant. RESULTS: The selectivity method produced narrower excitation profiles than the scanning method, showing an asymmetry along the array with wider SOE apically. Moreover, the position of the recording electrode shifted the SOE curves towards the recording contact, enhancing asymmetry. Neither significant effects of current level or artefact rejection methods were observed, nor a significant correlation with speech perception. CONCLUSIONS: SOE profiles obtained with the scanning method are wider than with the selectivity method. Both are insensitive to various parameter settings, although selectivity curves are shifted towards the recording contact.
OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the spread of excitation (SOE) profiles derived by eCAP measures and analysed the effects of various parameter settings. DESIGN: SOE was measured using the forward masking technique (selectivity), as well as with a "fixed stimulus, variable recording" (scanning) technique. SOE profiles were produced at three current levels and at three sites along the array. Additionally, effects of the position of the recording electrodes and artefact rejection methods were studied in five subjects. Furthermore, correlation between SOE data and speech perception data was tested. All data were analysed using linear mixed models. STUDY SAMPLE: Measurements were performed intraoperatively in 31 users of the Advanced Bionics HiRes 90K cochlear implant. RESULTS: The selectivity method produced narrower excitation profiles than the scanning method, showing an asymmetry along the array with wider SOE apically. Moreover, the position of the recording electrode shifted the SOE curves towards the recording contact, enhancing asymmetry. Neither significant effects of current level or artefact rejection methods were observed, nor a significant correlation with speech perception. CONCLUSIONS: SOE profiles obtained with the scanning method are wider than with the selectivity method. Both are insensitive to various parameter settings, although selectivity curves are shifted towards the recording contact.
Authors: Nerea Mangado; Jordi Pons-Prats; Martí Coma; Pavel Mistrík; Gemma Piella; Mario Ceresa; Miguel Á González Ballester Journal: Front Physiol Date: 2018-05-23 Impact factor: 4.566
Authors: Victor Adenis; Boris Gourévitch; Elisabeth Mamelle; Matthieu Recugnat; Pierre Stahl; Dan Gnansia; Yann Nguyen; Jean-Marc Edeline Journal: PLoS One Date: 2018-08-02 Impact factor: 3.240