Vestibular and Postural Function in an Unselected Group of Children With Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Launched by GØDSTRUP HOSPITAL · Jan 18, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to understand how balance and movement are affected in children who have hearing loss caused by problems in the inner ear. Specifically, the study will focus on children aged 3 to 10 years who have mild to moderate hearing loss in one or both ears. Researchers believe that around 20-30% of these children might have issues with their balance, as indicated by tests that measure vestibular function.

To participate, children must meet certain criteria, such as having a specific level of hearing loss and obtaining permission from their parents. During the study, children will undergo assessments that include questionnaires and tests to evaluate their balance and movement. This research is important because it may help identify balance problems in children with hearing loss, leading to better support and interventions for their needs. The trial is not yet recruiting participants, so families can keep an eye out for updates if they are interested.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Children in the age of 3-10 years
• • Uni- or bilateral sensorineural hearing loss \> 20 dB bone conduction pure tone average measured at frequencies 0.5, 1, 2, 4 kHz
• • Written informed consent from the parents.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Previous inner ear surgery
• • Visual impairment to such a degree that the child is not able to maintain fixation on a dot one meter away.
• • Congenital nystagmus
• • Compromised eye muscle mobility
• • VEMP-electrode allergy
• • History of symptomatic head or neck trauma
• • Prescription of medicine which alters vestibular outputs (for instance sedative antihistamines)