National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR)
Funded Initiatives
Prevention of ototoxicity with effective monitoring (POEM), phamacokinetic and auditory linkages
Co-PI: Feeney, NIH NIDCD, 9/1/2020 – 8/31/2025
Enhanced environments for psychophysical evaluation and training
PI: Gallun, NIH NIDCD, 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2025
Long-term Impact of Military-relevant Brain Injury Consortium (LIMBIC)
Site PI: Carlson, VA/DoD , 10/1/2019 – 9/30/2024
Evaluating possible auditory and psychological biomarkers of sound intolerance
PI: Theodoroff, VA CSR&D, 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2024
Physiological, behavioral and predictive correlates of ototoxicity in humans
PI: Konrad-Martin, VA RR&D, 2/1/2020 – 1/31/2024
Pre-doctoral summer training (T35) program in auditory research
PI: Feeney, NIH NIDCD, 2/1/2019 – 1/31/2024
Temporal synthesis of vestibular and extra-vestibular sensory signals
PI: Hullar, NIH NIDCD, 1/1/2019 – 12/31/2023
Temporal Synthesis of Vestibular and Extra-Vestibular Sensory Signals
PI: Hullar, NIH NIDCD, 1/1/2019 – 12/31/2023
Physiological assessment of auditory processing disorders in TBI
PI: Papesh, VA RR&D, 7/1/2018 – 6/30/2023
Validation and expansion of established norms for measures of tinnitus perception
PI: Henry, VA RR&D, 4/1/2020 – 3/31/2023
Investigation of the NMDA antagonist ketamine as a treatment for tinnitus
Site PI: Folmer, DoD, 3/31/2019 – 12/31/2022
Clinical trial of etanercept (TNF-alpha blocker) for treatment of blast-induced tinnitus
Site PI: Folmer, DoD USAMRMC, 1/1/2019 – 12/31/2022
Genetic markers for susceptibility or resistance to ototoxicity
PI: Garinis, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 12/01/19 – 11/30/22
Genetic associations with hearing loss from cancer treatment
PI: Konrad-Martin, VA RR&D, 8/1/2020 – 7/31/2022
Toward development of a mobile assessment and differential diagnosis of auditory dysfunction: hidden hearing loss and central auditory processing disorders
PI: Molis, DoD CDMRP, 8/1/2019 – 7/31/2022
Mechanisms of impaired speech perception in Veterans with non-blast TBI
PI: Koerner, VA RR&D, 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2022
Listening effort during complex speech perception
PI: Bramhall, ASHA Foundation, 12/1/2019 – 11/30/2021
Uncovering physiological markers of hidden hearing loss
PI: Bramhall, VA RR&D, 11/1/2016 – 10/31/2021
Sensory integration balance deficits in complex mTBI: Can an early initiation of rehabilitation with wearable sensory technology improve outcomes?
PI: King, DoD-CDMRP, 9/30/2017 – 9/29/2021
The brain-behavior relationship: age, hearing and their effects on understanding speech in noise
PI: Billings, NIH NIDCD, 8/1/2016 – 7/31/2021
Feasibility and acceptability of using low-gain hearing aids for bothersome tinnitus
PI: Zaugg, VA RR&D, 7/1/2019 – 6/30/2021
Tympanometric laser Doppler vibrometry measurements of middle ear function
PI: Feeney, VA RR&D, 6/1/2019 – 5/31/2021
A new therapeutic approach for somatosensory tinnitus
PI: Theodoroff, VA RR&D, 4/1/2019 – 3/31/2021
Individualized Signal Processing Strategy: Phase II
PI: Gallun, NIH NIDCD, 4/1/2016 – 3/31/2021
Effects of Military Noise on Auditory Function in Service Members and Recently Discharged Veterans
PI: Henry, JWMRP, 3/15/2017 – 3/14/2021
Effects of intravenous aminoglycoside treatments on the cochlear and medial efferent auditory system in patients with Cystic Fibrosis
PI: Garinis, NIH NIDCD, 3/1/2018 – 2/28/2021
Using electrophysiology to complement speech understanding-in-noise measures
PI: Billings, VA RR&D, 2/1/2017 – 1/31/2021
Recently Completed Initiatives:
Balance control mechanisms, age-related changes, and methods for improvement of balance during gait
PI: Peterka, VA RR&D, 4/1/2016 – 9/30/2020
Blast-exposed Veterans with Auditory Complaints
PI: Pratt. Co-PI: Jorgensen, Gallun. VA RR&D, 1/1/15-12/31/19
Application of Health Behavior Models to Predict Hearing Healthcare Outcomes
PI: Saunders. NIH, 12/1/14-11/30/19
Assessment and Rehabilitation of Central Sensory Impairments for Balance in mTBI
PI: King. CDMRP, 10/1/15-9/30/19
Can Service Dogs Improve Activity and Quality of Life in Veterans with PTSD?
PI: Saunders. VA Cooperative Studies ORD, 11/1/14-9/30/19
Community-Based Kiosks for Hearing Screening and Education
PI: Feeney. NIH, 8/1/13-7/31/19
Chronic Tinnitus among Veterans with and without TBI: Service Needs and Interests
PI: Carlson VA RR&D 7/1/16-3/31/19
Longitudinal Changes in Auditory Function Among Veterans with Diabetes (Continuation)
PI: Konrad-Martin. Co-PI: Dille VA RR&D 4/1/15-3/31/19
Perception of Dynamic Acoustic Signals by Hearing Impaired Listeners
PI: Molis. NIH-NIDCD, 3/1/13-2/28/19
Comprehensive Wide Bandwidth Test Battery of Auditory Function in Veterans
PI: Feeney. VA RR&D 12/1/14-1/31/19
Aging After Noise: Biomarkers, Clinical Assessment and Pharmacotherapy of ‘Hidden’ Noise Injury
PI: Kujawa. Co-I/Portland Site PI: Konrad-Martin. DoD MR&D, Neurosensory Research Award, 5/1/15-12/31/18
Establishing Normative Standards for Measures of Tinnitus Perception
PI: Henry. VA RR&D, 7/1/15-9/30/18
Comprehensive Ototoxicity Monitoring Program for VA Healthcare: A Randomized Trial
PI: Konrad-Martin VA RR&D, 4/1/14-6/30/18
Predicting the Benefits of Spatial and Spectrotemporal Cues
PI: Gallun. NIH-NIDCD, 4/1/12-5/31/18
Effects of Blast Exposure on Sensory Gating and Speech Perception in Noise
PI: Papesh. VA RR&D, 12/1/15-11/30/17
Assistive Device Training for Functional Mobility and Connectivity in MS
PI: Cameron. VA RR&D SPiRE, 7/1/15-6/30/17
Effect of Military Noise Exposure on Tinnitus and its Outcomes in Recently Discharged Veterans
Seeking VA Health Care
PI: Henry. DoD, 9/30/13-3/31/17
Tinnitus Coach
PI: Henry. Resound, 10/1/13-11/30/16
Comparison of CBT and CET Interventions
PI: Martz. VA RR&D, 12/1/14-11/30/16
Noise-Induced Cochlear Neuronal Degeneration and Its Perceptual Consequences
PI: Bramhall. VA RR&D, 11/1/14-10/31/16
Effects of Speech in Noise Training on Physiology and Perception
PI: Billings. VA RR&D, 7/1/12-9/30/16
Spectral Dynamics and Speech Understanding by Hearing Impaired People
PI: Molis. VA RR&D, 7/1/13-9/30/16
A Simplified Patient-Centered Educational Tool for Improved Hearing Aid Outcomes
PIs: Lewis, Saunders. VA RR&D, 10/1/13-9/30/16
Randomized Controlled Trial of a Novel Device for Acoustic Treatment of Tinnitus During Sleep
PI: Henry. Baker Group, 4/1/15-9/30/16
Clinical Investigation of Hearing Injuries, Noise Exposure, and Cost Burden in Active Duty US Military Service Members
PI: Henry; Co-PI: Esquivel. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), 10/14-9/15
Central Auditory Processing Deficits Associated with Blast Exposure
PI: Gallun, Co-PI: Leek. VA RR&D, 10/1/11-9/30/15
Implementation of Progressive Tinnitus Management: An Assessment of Readiness
PI: Henry. QUERI, 10/1/14 - 9/30/15
Health Change in Adults with Hearing Impairment
PI: Saunders. Ericksholm, 10/1/13-9/30/15
Telephone Tinnitus Education for Patients with TBI
Co-PIs: Henry, Myers, Zaugg. VA RR&D, 10/1/10-9/30/15
Applying the Use of Motivational Tools to Auditory Rehabilitation
PI: Lewis. VA RR&D, 7/1/13-9/30/15
Wideband Clinical Diagnosis and Monitoring of Middle-Ear and Cochlear Function
PI: Feeney, Co-PIs: Keefe, Hunter. NIH NIDCD, 9/1/09-8/31/15
Pilot Study to Evaluate Efficacy of Lyric Hearing Aids for Tinnitus Management
PI: Henry. Phonak, 10/1/2013-7/31/2015
Assessment of Auditory Function in Patients with Parkinson Disease
PI: Folmer. VA RR&D, 7/1/2012-3/31/2015
Mechanisms of Imbalance and Falls in Multiple Sclerosis
PI: Cameron. VA RR&D, 4/1/2010-3/31/2015
Acoustic and Perceptual Effects of WDRC Amplification
PI: Souza. Co-Investigators: Gallun, Wright. NIH/NIHCD, 4/1/10-3/28/15