New study aims to catch hidden infection in babies with hearing loss

NCT ID NCT07335874

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study collects information from 450 newborns who fail their initial hearing screening. Doctors will test them for congenital CMV, a common infection that can cause hearing loss and other problems. The goal is to see how often CMV is found and to improve follow-up care for affected babies.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help standardize CMV screening for hearing-impaired newborns, leading to earlier detection and better management of related health issues.
What could go wrong: This is an observational data-collection study, not a treatment trial. It may not change outcomes directly, and results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cytomegalovirus infection fetal cytomegalovirus syndrome hearing loss disorder Hearing Loss, Sensorineural sensorineural hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

NEONATAL HEARING LOSS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-faciale - CHU de Strasbourg - France
RECRUITING

Strasbourg, 67091, France

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