Middle ear muscle reflex amplitude

Age is associated with middle ear muscle reflex amplitude in humans.

“MEMR amplitude, but not threshold, was related to age; however, this effect was significantly reduced after correcting for DPOAE and extended high-frequency thresholds.”

HumansAssociation reduced after correction for DPOAE and extended high-frequency thresholds

Effects of Aging, Hearing Loss, and Co-Activation on the Middle Ear Muscle Reflex and Medial Olivocochlear Reflex

medRxiv·Apr 28, 2026Preprint