New hearing implant trial aims to help kids hear better

NCT ID NCT06976086

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Oticon Medical Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

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.

HEARING LOSS, CONDUCTIVE HEARING LOSS, MIXED SINGLE SIDED DEAFNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

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

Birmingham, B4 6NH, United Kingdom
Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom
Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena

Seville, 41009, Spain
Hospital Universitario de Donostia

San Sebastián, 20014, Spain
Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe

Valencia, 46026, Spain
Radboud University Medical Center

Nijmegen, 6525EX, Netherlands
The Evelina London Children's Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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

Groningen, 9700 RB, Netherlands

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