Invisible hearing: new cochlear implant needs no external parts
NCT ID NCT06642935
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new totally implantable cochlear implant system (TICI G2) that has a microphone under the skin, so you can hear without any external devices. Researchers will enroll 18 adults with sensorineural hearing loss to see how well the internal microphone works over time and how participants rate their hearing and health. It is a small, early feasibility study to improve the device and the clinical process.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- totally implantable cochlear implant system (TICI G2)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a fully hidden cochlear implant that works without any external microphone or processor, improving convenience and quality of life for people with hearing loss.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early feasibility study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The implantable microphone may not perform as well as external devices, and there are surgical risks.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria, 3002, Australia
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