How the brain processes sound cues in people with normal hearing and single-sided deafness
Official title: Interactions Between Spatial and Temporal Cues for Auditory Grouping in Normal Hearing and Single-Sided Deaf Populations
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11066767 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how people hear and understand sounds, especially in noisy places, and it’s for both those with normal hearing and those with single-sided deafness using cochlear implants, to see how different sound features help them make sense of what they hear.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $73,828 |
| NIH project number | 1F32DC022162-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11066767 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals aged 21 and older with normal hearing or single-sided deafness, especially those using cochlear implants.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with profound bilateral deafness or those who do not use cochlear implants may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how individuals perceive sounds by integrating various auditory features like pitch and timing, especially in challenging listening environments filled with background noise. It focuses on understanding how these features are processed in both healthy individuals and those with single-sided deafness, particularly when using cochlear implants. The study employs a novel auditory task to explore how spatial and temporal cues influence sound perception, aiming to uncover the unique challenges faced by those with hearing impairments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of auditory processing, leading to improved strategies for helping individuals with hearing loss, particularly those with single-sided deafness.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding auditory processing in similar populations, indicating that this approach has potential for significant insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kroger, Carolyn Kaye — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Kroger, Carolyn Kaye
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.