To evaluate the audiological outcomes and safety profile of the Vibrant Soundbridge middle ear implant in patients with moderate-to-severe sensorineural hearing loss. Databases reviewed: PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, and the enrolled papers' reference lists.
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Discussion
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This systematic review and meta-analysis provides the strongest current pooled evidence on Vibrant Soundbridge outcomes for sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists and surgeons should incorporate these findings when counselling candidates as a valid alternative to conventional hearing aids where appropriate.
A meta-analysis synthesising outcomes across multiple Vibrant Soundbridge studies establishes a higher level of evidence than individual case series, strengthening the case for active middle ear implants as a clinical option for sensorineural hearing loss.
- 01Systematic review and meta-analysis of the Vibrant Soundbridge active middle ear implant in sensorineural hearing loss.
- 02Published in Otology & Neurotology, the leading peer-reviewed journal in the specialty.
- 03Assesses both audiological benefit and safety profile across pooled patient data.
- 04Target population is adults with moderate-to-severe sensorineural hearing loss.
- 05Meta-analyses represent the highest applicable level of evidence for device-based hearing interventions.
The Vibrant Soundbridge achieves measurable audiological benefit in patients with moderate-to-severe sensorineural hearing loss.
studysupportedThe Vibrant Soundbridge has an acceptable safety profile based on pooled data from multiple studies.
studysupported- PMID
- 42826367
- DOI
- 10.1097/MAO.0000000000005081.
- Journal
- Otology & Neurotology
- Publication type
- meta_analysis
- Evidence level
- 1a
- Population
- Patients with moderate-to-severe sensorineural hearing loss undergoing active middle ear implantation
- Intervention
- Vibrant Soundbridge active middle ear implant
Primary outcomes
Audiological outcomes (e.g., functional gain, speech perception); Safety profile and adverse events