Tinnitus and Hyperacusis across the lifespan: Assessment, outcomes, and translational clinical care

Tinnitus and hyperacusis are complex auditory perceptual conditions influenced by sensory, emotional, and cognitive factors. While mechanistic and neurophysiological research has expanded rapidly, translation into consistent clinical practice has lagged. Audiologists often report uncertainty regarding optimal assessment batteries, counseling approaches, and outcome tracking, particularly for patients with comorbid conditions, sound intolerance, or hearing device use. Recent work has emphasized the importance of validated patient-reported outcome measures, structured counseling frameworks, and individualized management strategies that reflect patient goals and lived experiences. Additionally, growing attention to pediatric populations, lifespan perspectives, and health equity underscores the need for flexible, scalable clinical models. This Research Topic builds on these developments by centering clinical applicability, patient-centered care, and educational approaches that support both clinicians and patients.Despite substantial growth in tinnitus and hyperacusis research, clinical management remains inconsistent across providers, settings, and patient populations. Variability in assessment tools, counseling frameworks, outcome measurement, and intervention strategies continues to challenge audiologists and interdisciplinary teams. This Research Topic aims to consolidate contemporary, evidence-informed approaches to tinnitus and hyperacusis care that emphasize clinical translation, patient-centered outcomes, and lifespan considerations. Drawing on expertise in outcome measurement, counseling-based interventions, and real-world clinical implementation, this collection seeks to highlight practical models of care that can be adapted across academic, clinic, and community settings. By integrating perspectives from research, clinical practice, and education, this Research Topic will advance understanding of how tinnitus and hyperacusis can be assessed, monitored, and managed more effectively, moving beyond symptom description toward meaningful functional and quality-of-life outcomes.This Research Topic welcomes submissions that advance clinical, translational, and educational understanding of tinnitus and hyperacusis management. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:- Patient-reported outcome measures and longitudinal monitoring- Counseling-based and educational intervention frameworks- Sound therapy approaches and hearing device integration- Hyperacusis assessment, management, and comorbid presentations- Pediatric and lifespan perspectives on tinnitus and sound intolerance- Interdisciplinary and team-based models of care- Training, competency development, and clinical education in tinnitus and hyperacusis- Telehealth, access to care, and health equity considerationsWe encourage a range of manuscript types, including Original Research, Clinical trials, Systematic Reviews, Case Studies, and Brief Research Reports, with a strong emphasis on clinical relevance and translational impact. Topic editors: Eun Kyung Jeon, Julia Campbell, Ann Perreau, Kenneth Morse Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/78126/tinnitus-and-hyperacusis-across-the-lifespan-assessment-outcomes-and-translational-clinical-care