--- title: Research | Ear Research Foundation --- [![ERF-Logo-2021-opt](https://www.earrf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Home%20Page%202021/ERF-Logo-2021-opt.jpg?width=190&height=72&name=ERF-Logo-2021-opt.jpg "ERF-Logo-2021-opt")](https://www.earrf.org/?hsLang=en) # Research Discovering new diagnostic technologies and treatment for ear care, balance disorders, and tinnitus What We Do In partnership with Silverstein Institute, the Ear Research Foundation coordinates research and clinical studies to discover new diagnostic technologies and treatment for ear care, balance disorders, and tinnitus.    ![E393EB5D-6D3F-4C8C-A11E-1B26793955A3-2](https://www.earrf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/E393EB5D-6D3F-4C8C-A11E-1B26793955A3-2.jpg?width=371&height=439&name=E393EB5D-6D3F-4C8C-A11E-1B26793955A3-2.jpg)                                            ![A.Young Lab 2](https://www.earrf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A.Young%20Lab%202.jpg?width=329&height=439&name=A.Young%20Lab%202.jpg)     Current Research Studies Evaluation of Satisfaction of Oval and Round Window Reinforcement for Hyperacusis Patients 75 Patients who have undergone surgery for Hyperacusis answer a validated questionnaire about the results of surgery. Cochlear implant and Cognitive Function: The relationship between cochlear implant performance and cognitive function using Self=administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE) Microwick treatment in patients with Meniere’s Disease Outcomes of transtympanic dexamethasone perfusion treatment using MicroWickTM in patients with Meniere’s Disease. OSIA and word understanding: OSIA performance pre-op vs post-op word understanding Ponto Implant System and Minimally Invasive Ponto Surgery: A Prospective Multi-Center Study on the performance of the ponto implant system using minimally invasive ponto surgery MIPS Closed Research Studies (Closed Study) Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL): Phase 2 clinical trial in adults 18-65 with sudden and noise-induced SNHL Presently, there are no medicines approved for hearing loss. Assistive devices such as hearing aids and cochlear implants are used to address the symptoms of hearing loss. These options, however, do not address the underlying biological cause of SNHL. This study aims to determine if the study drug can help treat the underlying biological causes of SNHL. (Closed Study) Unilateral Tinnitus: A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled phase 2 study of oto-injection in subjects with unilateral subjective tinnitus. ## Want to Be Part of Our Studies? If you qualify for any of our current studies, apply to participate using the form at the bottom of the page [![Apply Now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20202782/3d2e7471-4982-485d-bf16-858193fdc4f5.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20202782/3d2e7471-4982-485d-bf16-858193fdc4f5) Completed Research Studies Since 1979, over 250 Scientific Publications on treatments for hearing loss, Tinnitus and Meniere's Disease have been published. You can explore all Dr. Silverstein's scientific publications on ResearchGate and PubMed.  [![Explore Publications on ResearchGate](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20202782/e73f5bc6-0e70-4602-8e41-c954268d9050.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20202782/e73f5bc6-0e70-4602-8e41-c954268d9050) [![Explore Publications on PubMed](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20202782/cb700ecc-e71c-4326-8726-24dfb35dab7e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20202782/cb700ecc-e71c-4326-8726-24dfb35dab7e) We Are the Leading Center in the World For Hyperacusis Surgery *Hyperacusis is a hearing disorder that makes it hard to deal with everyday sounds. You might also hear it called sound or noise sensitivity.* “For so long I couldn’t do anything as simple as going out. Children playing, music, the sound of waves at the beach, the sound of my own voice — things that are supposed to make me happy made me flinch. After the surgery, I was looking out over the crowd and not believing that I was there laughing and talking like everyone else. [It was surreal; I wasn’t in pain.”](https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20190726/sarasota-doctor-develops-treatment-for-hyperacusis) *![audrey hyperacusis circle headshot](https://www.earrf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/audrey%20hyperacusis%20circle%20headshot.png?width=72&name=audrey%20hyperacusis%20circle%20headshot.png) **Audrey Ventimiglia* *2019* [![Learn More About Hyperacusis](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20202782/f3e1bb2a-0878-4661-8a3e-5dbc7451a0fc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20202782/f3e1bb2a-0878-4661-8a3e-5dbc7451a0fc) Participate in a Study If you qualify for any of our current studies, please submit the form below and a member of our team will contact you. ## Start Building Your Website Today. Sign up to get started with your free templates. 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