New implant could help deaf children hear without traditional aids
NCT ID NCT05615649
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing a device called the BONEBRIDGE, a bone conduction implant that helps people with certain types of hearing loss hear better. The implant is placed under the skin behind the ear during surgery and works by sending sound vibrations through the skull bone directly to the inner ear. The trial includes 36 children under 12 years old with conductive or mixed hearing loss. Researchers are checking if the device is safe and improves hearing compared to before surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
BONEBRIDGE bone conduction implant (a surgically placed device that sends sound vibrations through the skull to the inner ear)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a safe, effective hearing solution for young children with certain types of hearing loss who cannot use standard hearing aids.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (36 children) focused on safety and basic hearing improvement. The device requires surgery, which carries risks like infection or implant failure. Results may not apply to all types of hearing loss.
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Conditions
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Locations
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The Ohio State University/Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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University Hospital Newark/Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Newark, New Jersey, 07103, United States
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University of Colorado Health/Children's Hospital of Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27517, United States
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University of Utah Health/Primary Children's Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States