Research
Research Opportunities in the Audiology Research Lab
Thank you for your interest in the work of our lab. To make a difference in the lives of children with hearing loss, consider taking an active role in the scientific process by participating in one or more of our research studies!
The OWuhL Study
The Outcomes with Unilateral Hearing Loss (OWuhL) Study, aims to investigate how unilateral deafness, aided or unaided, may affect spatial hearing skills and psychological functioning.
Through one or two study visits, children will undergo auditory and neuropsychological assessments.
Eligibility criteria:
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6-16 years old
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have normal hearing bilaterally OR
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unilateral deafness
Participation will be compensated at $20/hour. Interested in learning more? Scan the QR code below, or complete an intake here, or email our team audiology.research@childrens.harvard.edu
Did you know? Owls have an amazing sense of hearing. Some species of owls have asymmetric ears (one ear is higher than the other). This means that owls have super spatial hearing skills, allowing them to find where sounds are coming from with incredible accuracy!
Multi-center Research
Participate in multi-center auditory research studies here at Boston Children's!
Scientific Collaboration: Boys Town National Research Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital
In a single visit, participants will undergo hearing and balance testing, as well as provide a biological sample. The mobile research lab will be at Boston Children's Hospital at Waltham April 12-18.
Eligibility criteria:
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people with Down syndrome
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5-65 years
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no not use a cochlear implant
Participation will be compensated. Interested in learning more? Email jenna.paulsen@boystown.org
Scientific Collaboration: Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Boston Children's Hospital
Principal Investigator (PI): Julie Arenberg
Boston Children’s Hospital Site PI: Amanda Griffin
This research study will develop personalized cochlear implant programs aimed to improve speech and music perception. The study team is now recruiting pediatric cochlear implant recipients who use an Advanced Bionics device. Participation involves coming to either Boston Children’s at Waltham or the Mass Eye and Ear campus to listen to sounds and music.
Each visit takes 2 to 3 hours and the study involves multiple visits.
Subjects will be compensated $75 per visit, provided snacks, and reimbursed for parking costs.
Eligibility criteria:
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all ages
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uses an Advanced Bionics cochlear implant
If you are interested in participating, please fill out this form: Research Intake Questionnaire (partners.org). If you have any questions, please email Arenberg_Lab@meei.harvard.edu
Additional Audiology Research Opportunities
Participate in hearing research outside of Massachusetts!
