Invisible hearing: new implant could restore speech understanding

NCT ID NCT06459765

Completed Disease control Sponsor: MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GesmbH Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tested a new type of cochlear implant that is completely hidden under the skin, with no external parts. The goal was to see if it helps adults with severe hearing loss understand speech better than before surgery. Thirty adults who could not benefit from hearing aids took part. They received the implant and completed hearing tests and quality-of-life questionnaires before and after the procedure.

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Locations

AKH Wien

Vienna, 1090, Austria
CHU Liège

Liège, 4000, Belgium
LMU Munich

München, Bavaria, 81377, Germany
The Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing

Nadarzyn, 05-830, Poland
UKW Würzburg

Würzburg, Bavaria, 97080, Germany
UZA Antwerpen

Antwerp, 2650, Belgium

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HEARING LOSS, SENSORINEURAL