Filiep J. Vanpoucke

Dr. Filiep J. Vanpoucke


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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12 April 2025 in Audiology Research
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ASAniket Saoji
Aniket Saoji
MGMadison K. Graham
Madison K. Graham
MDMelissa DeJong
Melissa DeJong
JMJoscelyn RK Martin
Joscelyn RK Martin
JPJoerg Pesch
Joerg Pesch
FVFiliep J. Vanpoucke
Filiep J. Vanpoucke
Background/Objectives: Electrode impedance is crucial for optimizing cochlear implant (CI) stimulation and hearing outcomes. While typically stable, some patients experience unexplained impedance fluctuations. This study used electrode impedance subcomponent analysis to identify the subcomponents contributing to these impedance fluctuations. Methods: This study analyzed clinical electrode impedances and transimpedance matrix (TIM) measurements in 10 CI patients with Nucleus devices (CI422, CI522, or CI622 electrode arrays) who exhibited fluctuating or rising electrode impedances. TIM measurements used a cathodic-leading biphasic pulse (110 CLs, 75 µs/phase, 7 µs interphase interval). Electrode impedances were determined at 6, 12, 18, 24, and 75 µs, and subcomponents (access resistance [near-field/far-field] and polarization impedance [Warburg capacitance/Faraday resistance]) were calculated. Results: Both access resistance and polarization impedance changes contributed to impedance fluctuations. Large changes in near-field resistance compared to far-field resistance were associated with increased resistance to current flow closer to the surface of the electrode. The decreased double-layer capacitance and slightly increased Faraday resistance further suggested increased resistance to charge transfer at the electrode–electrolyte interface. Conclusions: Electrode impedance subcomponent analysis reveals changes in the electrochemical reaction at the electrode surface that cause fluctuating or rising CI electrode impedances.

1 April 2026
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MSManuel Segovia-Martinez
Manuel Segovia-Martinez
FVFiliep J. Vanpoucke
Filiep J. Vanpoucke
DLDavid Landsberger
David Landsberger
BMBehnam Molaee-Ardekani
Behnam Molaee-Ardekani