Invisible hearing: new implant hides under the skin

NCT ID NCT07139327

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Cochlear Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new type of cochlear implant that is completely hidden under the skin, with no external processor. It is designed for adults with severe hearing loss who do not get enough benefit from hearing aids. The implant picks up sound through a microphone under the skin, and researchers will check how well it helps people hear and understand speech.

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 offer a more convenient, invisible hearing solution for people with severe hearing loss, eliminating the need for external devices.
What could go wrong: This is an early, small study (36 people) testing a new device. It may not work as well as current implants, and risks include surgical complications or device failure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hearing loss disorder Hearing Loss, Sensorineural sensorineural hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEARING LOSS, BILATERAL SENSORINEURAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble Alpes

La Tronche, 38700, France
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille

Lille, 59000, France
Macquarie University Hospital

Macquarie, New South Wales, 2109, Australia
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Camperdown, New South Wales, 2050, Australia
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital

East Melbourne, Victoria, 3002, Australia
St Vincent's Private Hospital

East Melbourne, Victoria, 3002, Australia
Westmead Private Hospital

Westmead, New South Wales, 2145, Australia
Westmead Public Hospital

Westmead, New South Wales, 2145, Australia

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