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A multi-function earplug that measures in-ear noise, standard noise dosimetry and hearing function

Award Number: R43DC023160
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DEAFNESS AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2025
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2026

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A multi-function earplug that measures in-ear noise, standard noise dosimetry and hearing function - PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels each year and approximately 16% of disabling hearing loss worldwide is work-related. In the US, despite significant regulations and the implementation of hearing conservation programs for decades, 25% of workers associate their hearing difficulties with workplace exposures. Typically, individual hearing monitoring is conducted yearly which can only provide a record of the progression of irreversible hearing loss with limited options for intervention and mitigation. Furthermore, there is limited data that links actual, real-world noise exposure to noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) making it very difficult to develop evidence-based damage risk criteria. Creare proposes to design, build, and test a multi-function earplug that will (1) provide hearing protection during activities in noisy environments; (2) record personal noise dose; and (3) monitor hearing function over time. Our integrated in-ear hearing monitoring and protection system will allow users to monitor the potential impact of hazardous noise as close to the exposure as is possible, and eventually enable real-time intervention such as better engineering controls, changes in work schedules, better personal protection or even pharmaceuticals to mitigate pre-clinical hearing damage and prevent NIHL. We have assembled an expert team that is uniquely positioned to develop this technology thanks to its active involvement in the development of innovative technologies for hearing assessment, hearing protection, and dosimetry for individuals working in noisy settings.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $311,029 )
2025	2025	CREARE LLC	16 GREAT HOLLOW RD	HANOVER	NH	03755	GRAFTON	USA	Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders	000	1	8/26/2025	NEW	$306,872
2025	2025	CREARE LLC	16 GREAT HOLLOW RD	HANOVER	NH	03755	GRAFTON	USA	Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders	001	1	9/9/2025	NEW	$4,157
														Subtotal = $311,029

Grand Total All Awards = $311,029

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A multi-function earplug that measures in-ear noise, standard noise dosimetry and hearing function

Award Number: R43DC023160

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DEAFNESS AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2025

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2026

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