Creating tools to help manage children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder
Official title: Developing evidence-based objective tools for managing children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-11104815 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new ways to help doctors better understand and treat children with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD), so they can get the right support for their hearing and communication skills as early as possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $670,525 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DC022051-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11104815 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are infants and children under 11 years old diagnosed with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with auditory conditions other than Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing objective tools to better manage children diagnosed with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD). It aims to address the challenges in assessing auditory function in young patients, particularly infants and children who may not provide reliable behavioral responses. By translating scientific findings into clinical tools, the research seeks to improve the identification of cochlear nerve responses and the degree of hearing loss, ultimately facilitating timely and appropriate interventions. This could significantly enhance communication skills development for affected children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management strategies for children with auditory neuropathy, enhancing their communication skills and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been ongoing research into auditory neuropathy, this approach of developing objective clinical tools is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: He, Shuman — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: He, Shuman
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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.