Hyperacusis is characterised by reduced tolerance to everyday sounds and can substantially affect quality of life. This study investigated whether an auditory training programme designed to enhance auditory attention, auditory object identification, and sound localisation would reduce hyperacusis.
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Discussion
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Results are preliminary and the study design is likely underpowered; audiologists should not change hyperacusis management protocols yet, but this training approach warrants monitoring for future controlled trials.
Hyperacusis management options are limited and largely evidence-thin, so any novel training paradigm showing early promise in sound tolerance deserves attention as a candidate for rigorous clinical evaluation.
- 01Preliminary study tests auditory object identification and localisation training as a hyperacusis intervention.
- 02Outcome measures include sound tolerance and noise acceptance.
- 03Published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience; study is exploratory, not a full RCT.
- 04Hyperacusis affects quality of life significantly, and current evidence-based treatment options are scarce.
- 05Results should be interpreted cautiously until replicated in larger, controlled trials.
Auditory object identification and localisation training may improve sound tolerance in individuals with hyperacusis.
studypartially supportedThe training approach affects noise acceptance in hyperacusis patients.
studyunclear- PMID
- 42920682
- DOI
- 10.3389/fnhum.2026.1983358.
- Journal
- Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
- Publication type
- research_article
- Evidence level
- 4
- Population
- Individuals with hyperacusis (abnormal sensitivity to everyday sounds)
- Intervention
- Auditory object identification and localisation training
Primary outcomes
Sound tolerance; Noise acceptance