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
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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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Birmingham Children's hospital, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGBirmingham, B4 6NH, United Kingdom
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Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGLondon, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom
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Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena
RECRUITINGSeville, 41009, Spain
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Hospital Universitario de Donostia
RECRUITINGSan Sebastián, 20014, Spain
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Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe
RECRUITINGValencia, 46026, Spain
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Radboud University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNijmegen, 6525EX, Netherlands
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The Evelina London Children's Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGLondon, SE1 7EH, United Kingdom
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University Medical Center Groningen
RECRUITINGGroningen, 9700 RB, Netherlands
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