Quickly measuring how the brain responds to different sound frequencies
Official title: Rapid Acquisition of the Frequency-Specific Auditory Brainstem Response Through Parallel Stimulus Presentation
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11095263 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to quickly test how well people hear different sounds by playing several at the same time, which could help doctors diagnose hearing issues more accurately and easily.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 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 | June 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $287,543 |
| NIH project number | 7R01DC017962-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11095263 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing hearing difficulties or those undergoing auditory assessments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with normal hearing function may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a method to rapidly acquire auditory brainstem responses to various sound frequencies using parallel stimulus presentation. By presenting multiple sound frequencies at once, the researchers aim to improve the efficiency and accuracy of auditory testing. This could lead to better diagnostic tools for hearing impairments and related conditions. Patients may undergo non-invasive tests to assess their auditory function more effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster and more accurate assessments of hearing function, benefiting patients with hearing impairments.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of parallel stimulus presentation is innovative, similar methodologies in auditory testing have shown promise in improving diagnostic efficiency.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maddox, Ross K — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Maddox, Ross K
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.