Neural bases of sound sensitivity in children
Official title: Neural Bases of Sound Hypersensitivity in Children
Funded at University of Texas Dallas · NIH-11432323 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pediatric-focused study aims to find objective markers of why some children have extremely sensitive hearing to everyday sounds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Dallas NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Richardson, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $494,030 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DC023946-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11432323 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children with hyperacusis or heightened sound sensitivity, especially in the 0-11 age range.
✕Less likely to help
Adults without pediatric hyperacusis are unlikely to benefit directly from this pediatric-focused work.
What this research studies
This project plans to combine behavioral tests and brainwave measurements to identify reliable signs of hyperacusis in children. By linking responses to sounds with objective biomarkers, researchers hope to better diagnose and track treatment responses. The work is designed to be applicable in clinical settings to help clinicians understand and manage a child’s sound sensitivity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier diagnosis and more effective, personalized treatments for children with hyperacusis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies suggest that objective markers are achievable in pediatric sensory disorders, but this project seeks pediatric-specific biomarkers for hyperacusis.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Dallas
Richardson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jahn, Kelly Nicole — University of Texas Dallas
- Study coordinator: Jahn, Kelly Nicole
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.