Sticker-Like hearing aid could help millions hear better
NCT ID NCT07222202
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a new, flexible hearing aid that sticks to the skin behind the ear or on the forehead. It is designed for people with conductive hearing loss, where sound doesn't travel properly to the inner ear. The trial will include 200 children and adults to see if the device helps them hear sounds clearly.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- flexible conductive hearing aid (device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a more comfortable, non-surgical hearing aid option for people with conductive hearing loss.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage device trial with no phase designation. It may not improve hearing enough to replace existing aids, and the flexible material might not stay in place or work reliably for all users.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Study contacts
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Locations
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
RECRUITINGWinston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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