Creating a center to improve hearing and balance treatments
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Creighton University · NIH-11061760 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to create a special center that brings together scientists to find new ways to help people keep or regain their hearing and balance, so that in the future, patients can benefit from better treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Creighton University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project start | March 5, 2021 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,740,996 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM139762-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11061760 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would be individuals experiencing hearing loss or balance disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to hearing or vestibular function may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a multidisciplinary center focused on developing new therapies to preserve or restore hearing and balance functions. The project will provide essential administrative support, mentoring for researchers, and opportunities for collaboration among scientists. By integrating faculty development and innovative pilot projects, the center seeks to foster a sustainable research environment that can lead to significant advancements in hearing and vestibular health. Patients may benefit from the eventual therapies developed through this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments that improve hearing and balance for patients suffering from related conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on hearing restoration have shown promise, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Creighton University
Omaha, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Steyger, Peter Stephen — Creighton University
- Study coordinator: Steyger, Peter Stephen
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.