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Chinese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Auditory Neuropathy (gCAN)
, Xiao-Nan Wu1, Tao Shi1
1Department of Audiology and Vestibular Medicine, Senior Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese PLA Institute of Otolaryngology the Sixth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital Beijing China.
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
|February 9, 2026
Summary
Auditory neuropathy (AN) is an auditory disorder impacting the auditory pathway. New Chinese clinical practice guidelines (gCAN) standardize diagnosis and personalized intervention for AN patients.
Area of Science:
- Otology
- Neuroscience
- Audiology
Background:
- Auditory neuropathy (AN) is an auditory disorder affecting the auditory pathway.
- Increasing AN cases necessitate improved diagnostic and rehabilitation strategies.
- Effective management of AN is crucial for patients and families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop the "Chinese Clinical Practice Guideline for AN" (gCAN).
- To standardize diagnosis, intervention, and rehabilitation for auditory neuropathy in China.
- To integrate global research and Chinese clinical achievements into practice guidelines.
Main Methods:
- Convened the "International Advanced Forum on Auditory Neuropathy" (2016-2020).
- Involved over 200 experts from China and internationally.
- Synthesized global AN research and Chinese clinical practice data.
Main Results:
- Launched the Chinese Clinical Practice Guidelines for AN (gCAN).
- Guidelines emphasize diagnosis consistency, standardized procedures, and personalized interventions.
- Incorporates AN subtype and lesion location classification, and genetic diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- The gCAN guidelines align with Chinese medical conditions.
- Aims to improve AN diagnosis, intervention, and follow-up.
- Establishes a framework for consistent and personalized auditory neuropathy care in China.
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