Effects of Increased Endolymph Volume on Cochlear and Vestibular Function and Morphology of Inner Ear Tissues

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1044219

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Our recent research suggests that the vertigo attacks associated with enlarged fluid volumes in the inner ear, in diseases such as Ménière's Disease, maybe triggered when the fluid pressure forces open tissue valves located in the fluid-ducts connecting the hearing and balance organs. This project aims to identify the functional role of these valves, and to develop an animal model of abrupt changes in vestibular activity due to hydrops, to allow future treatments to be developed.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2016

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $313,391.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Systems Physiology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

auditory physiology | balance disorders | cochlear mechanics | fluid and electrolyte disturbance | hearing disorders | homeostasis | tinnitus | vestibular disease | vestibular system

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