Jin Sun , Baohong Wen , Zijun Liu , Yulin Zhang , Le Wang , Yong Zhang , Jingliang Cheng
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This study aimed to explore changes in functional connectivity (FC) related to prognosis in patients with unilateral SSNHL, thereby enhancing our understanding of the potential neural correlates associated with clinical outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>The study involved 111 patients diagnosed with unilateral SSNHL, who underwent audiological evaluations and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans, focusing on changes in FC related to their prognosis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Significant differences were found between the effective (<em>n</em> = 72) and ineffective (<em>n</em> = 39) treatment groups regarding the duration from onset to treatment and the presence of dizziness. Compared with effective group, the cohort with a poor prognosis demonstrated a significant increase in FC between the bilateral superior temporal gyrus (STG) and the left hippocampus, right supramarginal gyrus (SMG), left middle frontal gyrus (MFG), and right precuneus.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The research highlights the significance of investigating the alterations in FC observed in patients experiencing SSNHL. These findings suggest a potential association between altered FC and patient outcomes, which could contribute to future studies on the neural mechanisms underlying SSNHL.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12881,"journal":{"name":"Hearing Research","volume":"464 ","pages":"Article 109322"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5000,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Alterations in functional connectivity related to prognosis in unilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss\",\"authors\":\"Jin Sun , Baohong Wen , Zijun Liu , Yulin Zhang , Le Wang , Yong Zhang , Jingliang Cheng\",\"doi\":\"10.1016/j.heares.2025.109322\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) is a critical otological emergency characterized by a rapid decline in hearing, primarily affecting one ear. The exact cause of SSNHL remains unclear, which complicates both diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to explore changes in functional connectivity (FC) related to prognosis in patients with unilateral SSNHL, thereby enhancing our understanding of the potential neural correlates associated with clinical outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>The study involved 111 patients diagnosed with unilateral SSNHL, who underwent audiological evaluations and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans, focusing on changes in FC related to their prognosis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Significant differences were found between the effective (<em>n</em> = 72) and ineffective (<em>n</em> = 39) treatment groups regarding the duration from onset to treatment and the presence of dizziness. Compared with effective group, the cohort with a poor prognosis demonstrated a significant increase in FC between the bilateral superior temporal gyrus (STG) and the left hippocampus, right supramarginal gyrus (SMG), left middle frontal gyrus (MFG), and right precuneus.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The research highlights the significance of investigating the alterations in FC observed in patients experiencing SSNHL. 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Alterations in functional connectivity related to prognosis in unilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss
Objectives
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) is a critical otological emergency characterized by a rapid decline in hearing, primarily affecting one ear. The exact cause of SSNHL remains unclear, which complicates both diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to explore changes in functional connectivity (FC) related to prognosis in patients with unilateral SSNHL, thereby enhancing our understanding of the potential neural correlates associated with clinical outcomes.
Materials and Methods
The study involved 111 patients diagnosed with unilateral SSNHL, who underwent audiological evaluations and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans, focusing on changes in FC related to their prognosis.
Results
Significant differences were found between the effective (n = 72) and ineffective (n = 39) treatment groups regarding the duration from onset to treatment and the presence of dizziness. Compared with effective group, the cohort with a poor prognosis demonstrated a significant increase in FC between the bilateral superior temporal gyrus (STG) and the left hippocampus, right supramarginal gyrus (SMG), left middle frontal gyrus (MFG), and right precuneus.
Conclusion
The research highlights the significance of investigating the alterations in FC observed in patients experiencing SSNHL. These findings suggest a potential association between altered FC and patient outcomes, which could contribute to future studies on the neural mechanisms underlying SSNHL.
期刊介绍:
The aim of the journal is to provide a forum for papers concerned with basic peripheral and central auditory mechanisms. Emphasis is on experimental and clinical studies, but theoretical and methodological papers will also be considered. The journal publishes original research papers, review and mini- review articles, rapid communications, method/protocol and perspective articles.
Papers submitted should deal with auditory anatomy, physiology, psychophysics, imaging, modeling and behavioural studies in animals and humans, as well as hearing aids and cochlear implants. Papers dealing with the vestibular system are also considered for publication. Papers on comparative aspects of hearing and on effects of drugs and environmental contaminants on hearing function will also be considered. Clinical papers will be accepted when they contribute to the understanding of normal and pathological hearing functions.