Improving hearing screening for newborns and young children
Official title: National Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Conference
Funded at Utah State University · NIH-11167221 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure that newborns in the U.S. get their hearing checked early and receive the help they need if they have hearing loss, so they can start their journey to better hearing as soon as possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Utah State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Logan, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $60,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13DC022791-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11167221 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include newborns and young children up to three years old who are at risk for hearing loss.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are older than three years or those without any hearing loss may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs across the United States, which aim to screen newborns for hearing loss before one month of age. The initiative includes diagnostic evaluations for those who do not pass the initial screening and ensures that children identified with hearing loss receive early intervention services by six months of age. The annual National EHDI Conference plays a crucial role in bringing together stakeholders to share best practices and improve program effectiveness. By addressing access and awareness disparities, the research seeks to optimize outcomes for children with hearing loss.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier detection and intervention for hearing loss in newborns, significantly improving their language and social development.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in newborn hearing screening have shown significant success in improving early detection and intervention rates.
Where this research is happening
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Utah State University
Logan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: White, Karl R — Utah State University
- Study coordinator: White, Karl R
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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.