New minimally invasive ear implant surgery shows promise for hearing loss

NCT ID NCT04606823

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Oticon Medical Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a new, less invasive surgical method for placing a bone-anchored hearing device (Ponto implant) in 52 adults with hearing loss. The goal was to see if the implant stayed securely in place without causing skin problems or pain. The approach aims to make the procedure easier and safer for patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

Aalborg University Hospital

Aalborg, 9000, Denmark
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

London, SE1 7EH, United Kingdom
Radboud University Medical Center

Nijmegen, 6525EX, Netherlands
Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Gothenburg, 413 46, Sweden
Univerisity Medical Center Groningen

Groningen, Netherlands
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham, B15 2WB, United Kingdom

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