Association Between Severe-to-profound Hearing Loss and the Balance Function of the Inner Ear
Launched by VÄRMLAND COUNTY COUNCIL, SWEDEN · Aug 9, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of July 23, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Background: It is well known that uncorrected hearing loss can lead to increased feeling of exhaustion, social isolation and decreased quality of life. Sensorineural hearing loss originates from a damage to the cochlea in the inner ear or to the cochlear nerve and progresses with increasing age. Severe-to-profound hearing loss (STPHL) is defined as hearing levels 70 dB or worse on the better ear. The Swedish registry for adult patients with STPHL has showed that 30 % of the patients suffer from vertigo or dizziness often or always. The reasons for this are not established.
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Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Hearing level of 70 decibel or worse in the better ear
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Congenital deafness
- • Presence of cochlear implant/implants
- • Severe vision impairment
About Värmland County Council, Sweden
Värmland County Council is a leading healthcare authority in Sweden, dedicated to enhancing public health and advancing medical research through innovative clinical trials. Committed to improving patient outcomes, the council collaborates with local healthcare providers and academic institutions to facilitate high-quality research initiatives. By prioritizing ethical standards and patient safety, Värmland County Council aims to contribute to the development of new therapies and treatments, fostering a robust clinical research environment that supports both community health and scientific advancement.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Karlstad, , Sweden
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Per-Inge Carlsson, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Örebro, Faculty of medicine and health
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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