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Hearing in Down Syndrome Research Study

You can participate in one of the largest and most comprehensive studies of Down syndrome in the world and receive a FREE hearing test!

Researchers at the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome and Boys Town National Research Hospital are working together to better understand hearing and balance in people with Down syndrome.

This research study offers a single appointment to test your hearing and give a biological sample. Participants will receive hearing and balance test results and join one of the largest biobank studies for Down syndrome research.

Boys Town RV

Upcoming Hearing in Down Syndrome Events:

Where:

Down Syndrome Innovations

5916 Dearborn Street

Mission KS 66202

When:

March 25-31, 2026

Appointments begin at 9 a.m.

Young woman with Down syndrome balancing on one foot with a researcher
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Boys Town National Hospital team posing with a participant.

Learn More About Our Research Study

Do you want to only participate in the Human Trisome Project (HTP)?

You can participate in the HTP without a hearing test.

Questions? You can also email us at [email protected].

Boys Town IRB#: 24-08-F | Contact PI: Dr. Gabrielle Merchant

COMIRB#: 15-2170 | Contact PI: Dr. Joaquin Espinosa