Investigating how noise affects balance and potential treatments for related disorders
Official title: Noise-induced vestibular-mediated motor impairment and restorative therapies
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-11103541 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how noise can affect balance and movement, especially in veterans and others, and it’s testing a treatment called 7,8-dihydroxyflavone to see if it can help improve balance for those who have trouble because of it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1I01RX005007-01A2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11103541 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing balance and motor impairments, particularly those with a history of noise exposure, such as veterans.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with balance disorders not related to noise exposure or those with other underlying medical conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how exposure to noise can lead to balance and motor impairments, particularly in veterans and the general population. It aims to explore the mechanisms behind vestibular dysfunction caused by noise and assess the effectiveness of a specific treatment, 7,8-dihydroxyflavone, in restoring balance function. By studying the effects of continuous and impulse noise on the vestibular system, the research seeks to improve diagnosis and rehabilitation strategies for those affected by these disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for balance disorders caused by noise exposure, enhancing the quality of life for affected individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results in understanding vestibular dysfunction due to noise exposure, indicating that this research builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stewart, Courtney Elaine — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Stewart, Courtney Elaine
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.