Sound Therapy-Based Treatment to Expand the Auditory Dynamic Range.

Abstract

I am excited to introduce you to this unique edition of Seminars in Hearing. Rather than a group of articles on a topic, you will find a comprehensive article outlining a recently completed study by Dr. Formby and his colleagues. This is the first study to be produced that provides a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial investigating sound therapy–based intervention to expand the auditory dynamic range. At a time when we continue to see very few randomized controlled trials in audiology, we are pleased to be able to provide you with this comprehensive report. Dr. Formby and his colleagues have used the Seminars in Hearing format so they can provide extensive details about the study including how the placebo sound generator was envisioned and created. There is an entire appendix devoted to the specifics of the placebo condition for those interested or in a position to replicate or continue this important work.