Baby brain scan could revolutionize hearing tests
NCT ID NCT06406088
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a device called EarGenie that uses light to measure brain activity in babies while they listen to sounds. The goal was to see if it could accurately detect whether infants can hear and tell sounds apart. The trial included 10 normal-hearing babies aged 1-24 months, but was terminated early.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- EarGenie MVP test (device using fNIRS to measure brain responses to sound)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive hearing test for babies that doesn't require them to respond actively.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early-stage trial that was terminated, so results are limited. The device may not be accurate enough for real-world use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bionics Institute
Fitzroy, Victoria, 3065, Australia
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