Open-source hearing research platform for human and animal studies
Official title: Open Source Hearing Assessment System for Open Science
Funded at Creare, LLC · NIH-11247084 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new open-source, low-cost hearing test platform will be built and shared so researchers and participants can use and contribute to standardized hearing tests across people and animals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Creare, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $365,739 |
| NIH project number | 5R44DC021123-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11247084 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals and families participating in hearing research who can use consumer devices to perform tests or contribute data.
✕Less likely to help
People not involved in hearing research or without interest in open data sharing may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project creates a mobile, user-friendly platform to run multiple hearing tests (like audiometry and OAEs) and share data across studies and species. It will extend an existing open-source tool, Tympan, with more test capabilities and easier workflow for researchers and participants. The platform aims to improve reproducibility, data sharing, and the ability to enroll enough participants to reach solid statistical conclusions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients and researchers could access more reliable hearing assessments and faster advances in hearing science.
How similar studies have gone: Similar open-source hearing tools exist and have shown utility, but this project expands scope and interoperability.
Where this research is happening
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Creare, LLC
Hanover, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Clavier, Odile H — Creare, LLC
- Study coordinator: Clavier, Odile H
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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.