New hearing implant trial aims to help kids hear better

NCT ID NCT06976086

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

Summary

This study tests the Sentio bone-anchored hearing system in 50 children aged 3 to 11 with hearing loss or single-sided deafness. The device is already approved for older kids and adults. Researchers want to see if it safely improves hearing compared to no aid. The trial is happening at eight European hospitals.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Sentio bone-anchored hearing system (implant and sound processor)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could expand access to a proven hearing solution for younger children, improving their hearing and quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 children, so results may not apply to all. There are surgical risks and possible device-related side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

conductive hearing loss disorder deafness, unilateral hearing loss disorder 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

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  • Birmingham Children's hospital, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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    Birmingham, B4 6NH, United Kingdom

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  • Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

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    London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom

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  • Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena

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    Seville, 41009, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario de Donostia

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    San Sebastián, 20014, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe

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    Valencia, 46026, Spain

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  • Radboud University Medical Center

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    Nijmegen, 6525EX, Netherlands

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  • The Evelina London Children's Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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    London, SE1 7EH, United Kingdom

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  • University Medical Center Groningen

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    Groningen, 9700 RB, Netherlands

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