Brain scans could reveal how well hearing aids work in infants

NCT ID NCT04696835

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether a brain-scanning technique called fNIRS can measure how well hearing aids help young children with hearing loss. Researchers will compare brain activity in 40 infants (3-18 months old) with normal hearing and those using hearing aids. If fNIRS proves reliable, it could offer a better way to fit hearing aids in children who cannot yet respond to standard hearing tests.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) brain scan
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a new way to assess hearing aid benefits in very young children who cannot respond to standard hearing tests.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 40 children, so results may not apply broadly. The technique is still experimental and may not reliably measure brain activity in all cases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hearing loss disorder sensorineural hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEARING LOSS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hopital Roger Salengro, CHU Lille
RECRUITING

Lille, 59037, France

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