Understanding how children's auditory systems develop
Development of medial efferent mechanisms in children
This study is looking at how children's ears and brains work together to process sounds, especially in noisy environments, to better understand their hearing development and help spot any hearing issues early on.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas at Austin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907557 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the development of medial efferent mechanisms in children's auditory systems, focusing on how these mechanisms contribute to sound processing and auditory development. The study aims to explore how children's brains adapt and change in response to auditory stimuli, particularly in relation to noise exposure. By using advanced techniques to measure auditory responses, the research seeks to uncover the developmental timeline and characteristics of these efferent pathways. This knowledge could help identify potential auditory perceptual deficits early in life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are children aged 0 to 21 years who may be experiencing auditory processing challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who are adults or those without any auditory processing concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for auditory processing issues in children.
How similar studies have performed: While research on auditory development exists, this specific focus on medial efferent mechanisms in children is relatively novel and has not been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
Austin, United States
- University of Texas at Austin — Austin, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mishra, Srikanta — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Mishra, Srikanta
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.