Understanding and improving age-related hearing loss
Experimental and Clinical Studies of Presbyacusis Extension and Supplement
Looks at ways to understand and help older adults who are losing hearing as they age.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11366661 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program brings together clinic and lab teams to learn how hearing changes with age and to try ways to help. You might have hearing tests, medical history reviews, and occasionally give samples like blood or ear-related data; some parts may use imaging or detailed sound tests. The team may test new diagnostics, hearing-device approaches, rehabilitation or biological approaches and track results over time. If you take part, expect regular visits and follow-up hearing checks at the Medical University of South Carolina or partnering clinics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Older adults experiencing gradual, age-related hearing decline who can travel to participating clinics and complete hearing tests and follow-up visits.
Not a fit: People whose hearing loss is from other clear causes (like sudden injury, infection, or congenital conditions) or who cannot attend clinic visits may not benefit from this work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could lead to better ways to detect, manage, and potentially slow or improve age-related hearing loss for older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous clinical and device-based research has improved hearing care, but new diagnostic and biological approaches for age-related hearing loss are still emerging.
Where this research is happening
Charleston, United States
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dubno, Judy R — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Dubno, Judy R
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 below.