Evaluation of Actual Maximum Gain in Bone Anchored Devices (NCT07294976) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of Actual Maximum Gain in Bone Anchored Devices
Sweden20 participantsStarted 2025-12-04
Plain-language summary
This study will look at how much sound amplification (gain) different bone-anchored hearing devices can provide. The goal is to understand if there are differences between devices and whether these differences affect how well the devices meet the hearing needs of users.
Bone-anchored hearing systems send sound vibrations directly to the inner ear through a small implant in the skull. The amount of amplification a device can provide is important for people with hearing loss. However, the actual maximum amplification available to a user depends on feedback control during fitting and can vary between devices and individuals.
In this study, the actual maximum amplification of Device A and Device B will be compared. In addition the actual maximum amplification of Device A will be compared to Device C as well as the Device B compared to Device C. It will also be investigated whether the amplification limits the prescribed settings for the users.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. BAHS user with an Oticon Medical compatible abutment
. Signed Informed Consent Form
. Adult, 18 years or older
. MHL with pure tone average (PTA) bone conduction (BC) threshold (measured at 0.5, 1, 2 and 3 kHz) of 25-65dB HL on the indicated ear
. MHL with an air-bone-gap (difference between BC and AC thresholds) of at least 15 dB measured at 0.5, 1, 2 and 3 kHz
. At least 3 months of experience using a bone conduction device.
. Fluent in Swedish to be able to read and understand patient information and informed consent process
Exclusion criteria
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Difference in actual maximum gain in dB, between Device A compared to Device B for the mean average of the frequencies 500, 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000
. Participation in another clinical investigation which might cause interference with study participation.
. Subjects who do not have the ability or are unwilling to follow investigational procedures/requirements, e.g. to complete questionnaires, according to investigator's discretion.