Hidden hearing aid? new implant could restore speech without visible parts
NCT ID NCT06459765
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tested a new type of cochlear implant that is completely hidden under the skin, with no external parts. Thirty adults with severe hearing loss received the implant to see if it improved their ability to understand speech. Participants took word and sentence tests, hearing checks, and quality-of-life surveys before and after surgery.
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Locations
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AKH Wien
Vienna, 1090, Austria
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CHU Liège
Liège, 4000, Belgium
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LMU Munich
München, Bavaria, 81377, Germany
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The Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing
Nadarzyn, 05-830, Poland
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UKW Würzburg
Würzburg, Bavaria, 97080, Germany
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UZA Antwerpen
Antwerp, 2650, Belgium
What this could mean
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Active substance
Mi2000 totally implantable cochlear implant (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could provide a fully hidden cochlear implant that improves speech understanding in quiet and noise, offering a more discreet and convenient option for people with severe hearing loss.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is new and may have unknown risks or technical issues, and long-term benefits are not yet proven.
Conditions
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