Brain wave test could revolutionize hearing checks for children

NCT ID NCT06402994

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a new method called CORGEE that uses brain wave recordings (EEG) to measure how well children with hearing loss understand speech. Unlike standard hearing tests that require kids to respond verbally, this approach is objective and does not need active participation. The goal is to improve early diagnosis and treatment for children who cannot communicate clearly.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Electroencephalography (EEG) and CORGEE software
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to an objective hearing test that measures speech understanding in children who cannot respond verbally.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study focused on validating the method. It may not translate into a widely available clinical tool, and brain wave recordings can be affected by movement or attention.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hearing loss disorder Speech Intelligibility

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEARING DISORDERS IN CHILDREN HEARING LOSS

Contacts and locations

Locations

CAR Overleie

Kortrijk, West-Vlaanderen, 8500, Belgium
CAR Sint-Lievenspoort

Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, 9000, Belgium
KOCA vzw

Antwerp, Antwerpen, 2018, Belgium
UZ Leuven

Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, 3000, Belgium

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