Status:
COMPLETED
Does Sound Conditioning Protect Against Temporary Hearing Damage
Lead Sponsor:
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Conditions:
Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-35 years
Brief Summary
This research project will contribute to the research surrounding the effect on the ear after noise exposure. This ever-growing field of research has never been more applicable than now with the incre...
Detailed Description
Objective: This study explored if sound conditioning (recent noise exposure) protects individuals against temporary hearing damage. Design: Participants attended two sessions in this between-group re...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18-35 years old (as age can affect cochlea hair cell function)
- Healthy participants with no significant medical conditions
- 25 Hz to 8 kHz PTA \<= 20 dB HL indicating normal hearing
- Otoscopy to ensure no otological abnormalities
- No exposure to abnormally loud sounds in the past 24 hours
- Full capacity to consent
- Able to speak fluent English so information sheets, consent forms and instructions are fully understood
- Previous intention to attend a loud noise event during the course of the study, without the use of hearing protection
Exclusion
- No permanent tinnitus or hyperacusis (sensitivity to loud sounds) which would mean participants are unable to undertake all testing and a high exposure event
- Any contraindications for testing i.e. excessive wax, infections
- One or more frequencies 0.25 Hz to 8 kHz \> 20 dB HL in either ear
- Not involved in current research or have recently been involved in any research prior to recruitment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2020
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
32 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03878875
Start Date
January 1 2020
End Date
April 1 2020
Last Update
December 12 2024
Active Locations (1)
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St Mary's Hospital
London, United Kingdom