fNIRS vs. EEG in audiological diagnostics: novel approaches to recording brain responses to auditory stimulation

EEG remains the indispensable tool for rapid auditory brainstem diagnostics. However, fNIRS shows significant potential for measuring robust cortical responses to slower, more complex auditory stimuli. With advantages in comfort and portability, fNIRS can serve as a valuable complement to EEG, particularly in clinical scenarios where EEG application is constrained, such as in pediatric or mobile audiological assessments.