Conferences focused on improving auditory prostheses for hearing restoration
Official title: Conference on Implantable Auditory Prostheses
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-10995340 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is bringing together experts to talk about new ways to make hearing devices, like cochlear implants, work better for people with hearing loss, so they can understand speech and learn languages more easily.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $40,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R13DC020895-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10995340 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with severe hearing loss, including both children and adults, who may benefit from cochlear implants or other auditory prosthetic devices.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with normal hearing or those who do not have access to auditory prostheses may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research involves organizing conferences that bring together experts in various fields to discuss advancements in implantable auditory prostheses, such as cochlear implants. These conferences aim to share knowledge on how to enhance the effectiveness of these devices for individuals with hearing loss, particularly focusing on improving speech understanding and language acquisition. By fostering collaboration among researchers from disciplines like cellular biology, materials science, and linguistics, the conferences aim to drive innovation in auditory prosthesis technology. Patients can benefit from the outcomes of these discussions as they may lead to improved devices and techniques for restoring hearing.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in auditory prostheses, improving communication abilities for individuals with hearing loss.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences and collaborative research in this field have shown success in advancing cochlear implant technology and improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rubinstein, Jay T. — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Rubinstein, Jay T.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.