New sound processor aims to boost hearing in noise

NCT ID NCT07156461

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a new sound processor (Osia 3) helps adults with hearing loss or single-sided deafness hear better than the current model (Osia 2). Twenty-nine adults who already have a bone-anchored implant tried both processors. Researchers measured speech understanding in quiet and noisy settings, and asked participants about sound quality.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Osia 3 sound processor (device)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could mean better hearing in noise for people with certain types of hearing loss or single-sided deafness.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 29 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The improvement over the older device may be small.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

conductive hearing loss disorder deafness, unilateral Hearing Loss, Conductive hearing loss, mixed conductive-sensorineural

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cochlear Americas, Denver Research and Technology Lab

    Denver, Colorado, 80124, United States

  • Cochlear Macquarie, Macquarie University

    Sydney, New South Wales, 2109, Australia

  • HEARnet Clinical Studies

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3010, Australia