One surgery instead of two for kids' hearing implants?
NCT ID NCT04039802
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether placing a bone-anchored hearing implant in a single surgery is as safe as the traditional two-step approach in children aged 4 to 9. The single-stage method is already standard in adults, but many surgeons still use two surgeries for kids. The main question was whether the implant is more likely to be lost with one surgery compared to two.
What this could mean
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Active substance
single-stage surgery
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make hearing implant surgery simpler for children by avoiding a second operation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study comparing two surgical approaches, not testing a new treatment. Results may not apply to all children or implant types.
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Locations
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Radboudumc
Nijmegen, Gelderland, 6500hb, Netherlands