New hearing implant could offer better sound for bone conduction users

NCT ID NCT07130136

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Cochlear Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test a newer bone conduction implant, the Osia system, against an older one, the Baha Connect system, in 20 adults with mixed or conductive hearing loss. Participants already have a Baha implant and will switch to the Osia system. Researchers will measure speech understanding in noise and track any side effects to see if the Osia system is safer and works better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Cochlear Osia System (bone conduction implant device)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that the Osia system is a safe and better option for people with hearing loss who already have a Baha implant.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early post-market study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. There is also a risk of device-related side effects or no clear benefit over the existing system.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

conductive hearing loss disorder Hearing Loss, Conductive hearing loss, mixed conductive-sensorineural Patient Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Nottingham Auditory Implant Programme

    Nottingham, NG1 5DU, United Kingdom

  • Royal National Ear, Nose and Throat and Eastman Dental Hospitals

    London, WC1E 6DG, United Kingdom

  • Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

    Sheffield, S10 2JF, United Kingdom