Study reveals key insights for safer cochlear implants in kids with rare CHARGE syndrome
NCT ID NCT07320482
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study reviewed medical records of 12 children with CHARGE syndrome who had cochlear implant surgery. Researchers looked at their ear bone structure and surgical challenges to find ways to make the operation safer. The goal is to help surgeons better prepare for the unique anatomy of these children and reduce risks during the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help surgeons plan safer cochlear implant surgeries for children with CHARGE syndrome, reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study (12 patients) that only looked back at past records. It does not test a new treatment, so it cannot directly improve outcomes without further research.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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12 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of pediatric patients diagnosed with CHARGE syndrome who underwent cochlear implantation at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. These patients typically present with complex inner ear and temporal bone malformations, including cochlear hypoplasia, semicircular canal anomalies, and aberrant facial nerve courses. All participants included in this retrospective review had available preoperative imaging (CT and/or MRI) and complete operative records.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
* Inclusion Criteria * Pediatric patients diagnosed with CHARGE syndrome * Underwent cochlear implantation at Seoul National University Bundang hospital * Availability of preoperative imaging (CT and/or MRI) * Complete operative records available * Exclusion Criteria -Patients with CHARGE syndrome who did not undergo cochlear implantation
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Seongnam, Kyeonggido, 135-796, South Korea
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