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Current assessments of the impact of tinnitus in children predominantly rely on open-ended questioning during clinical interviews, inconsistent use of structured tools, and data reported by adult proxies. These methods often fail to fully capture the child\u2019s personal experience of tinnitus, underscoring the need for a standardized, child-centered measure to more accurately assess its impact and improve understanding of children\u2019s experience. To address this gap, this study proposes the development of a validated PROM set using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS).<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n<jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The proposed study is a monocenter, mixed-methods, multi-phase observational study. The study will consist of six consecutive steps: (1) identifying patient-important outcomes through focus groups with children aged 8\u201318 years; (2) defining the underlying constructs of the outcomes and linking them to relevant PROMIS domains; (3) gathering input form an expert panel to refine the outcomes and domains; (4) discussing the PROM set with the focus groups and assess its feasibility; (5) assessing content validity in the expert panel; and (6) assessing the reliability in a sample of children with tinnitus.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n<jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>By using the generic PROMIS framework to develop a condition-specific measure, the proposed study aims to create a standardized, child-centered PROM set that captures the specific impact of pediatric tinnitus, while maintaining the ability to compare outcomes across different conditions and populations. 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