Faculty

Jim R. Dornhoffer, M.D.

Clinical Studies

Assessing the effect of computer-based auditory training on adult cochlear implant speech and quality-of-life outcomes Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a free computer-based auditory training program, Sound Success (Advanced Bionics, Valencia, CA), with the current standard of care of patient-directed auditory training in improving common measures of speech recognition and cochlear implant (CI) specific quality-of-life in new adult CI recipients in their first year post-activation.

Comparison Of Beta-Trace Protein And Beta-2 Transferrin In Middle Ear Effusions To Identify False Positives For Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks Jacksonville, FL Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to understand the range of values of Beta-2 trace protein concentrations in middle ear effusions of patients with and without concern for lateral skull base cerebrospinal fluid leaks.