Award
NIH Reporter #11323952
Investigating the Impacts of Vestibular and Auditory Function on Spatiotemporal Gait Characteristics and Spatial Navigation
Recipient
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Award Amount
$93,976.00
Ceiling
$93,976.00
Awarded
April 27, 2026
Identifier
11323952
A research project funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders to study how auditory and vestibular functions affect gait and spatial navigation, aiming to reduce fall risk in older adults.
Description
This research seeks to elucidate the interplay between age-related auditory and vestibular deficits and their effects on gait and spatial navigation. The project employs comprehensive assessments including auditory tests, vestibular perceptual threshold testing, instrumented gait analysis, and spatial navigation tests to identify predictors related to fall risk and impaired mobility in older adults.