Evaluation Of Vestibular Functions and Balance in Edirne Band Musicians

It has been stated that intense noise may affect the peripheral vestibular system and consequently cause problems in balance mechanisms. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of exposure to chronic noise on vestibular functions and balance in Edirne Band musicians.

Twenty-two individuals working in the Edirne Band for at least 5 years and over 18 years of age and a control group of 22 individuals working at Trakya University and with similar sociodemographic characteristics to the experimental group were included. The socio-demographic questionnaire was used to inquire about the demographic characteristics of individuals and alcohol-cigarette use, the Activity-Specific Balance Confidence Scale to assess how they felt about the balance, and the Dizziness Handicap Inventory to determine the quality of life-related to dizziness. A 3D ultrasonic system was used to assess the static and dynamic balance of the individuals.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Vestibular Disorder
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: No Intervention

Detailed Description

Chronic exposure to intense noise causes temporary or permanent hearing loss. The effects of exposure to intense noise on the auditory system are well explained, but the number of studies that observes the effects of noise on the vestibular system is limited. It has been stated that intense noise may affect the peripheral vestibular system and consequently cause problems in balance mechanisms. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of exposure to chronic noise on vestibular functions and balance in Edirne Band musicians.

Twenty-two individuals working in the Edirne Band for at least 5 years and over 18 years of age who did not have a diagnosed vestibular disorder, no cervical vertebrae problem, no musculoskeletal system problems during the evaluation and a control group of 22 individuals working at Trakya University and with similar sociodemographic characteristics to the experimental group were included in the study. The socio-demographic questionnaire was used to inquire about the demographic characteristics of individuals and alcohol-cigarette use, the Activity-Specific Balance Confidence Scale to assess how they felt about the balance, and the Dizziness Handicap Inventory to determine the quality of life-related to dizziness. A 3D ultrasonic system was used to assess the static and dynamic balance of the individuals.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 44

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Turkey
  • Edirne, Turkey, 22000
    • Trakya University

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: N/A
• Genders Eligible for Study: Male

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

22 males working as a musician in Edirne Band and a control group working in Trakya University with similar sociodemographic characteristics.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Over 18 years of age
• Had at least for 5 years of experience at the Edirne Band
• Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed vestibular disease
• Cervical spine problems during the evaluation
• Musculoskeletal problems during the evaluation

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Number of groups / cohorts

2

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort	Intervention / Treatment
Experiment; No interventions	Other: No Intervention; No Intervention
Control; No interventions	Other: No Intervention; No Intervention

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Romberg Test	Romberg test was assessed in the Zebris system. All measurements were performed in a quiet environment. For the Romberg test, the patient was asked to stay still for 60 seconds with his eyes closed, his feet contiguous, and his shoulders at 90 degrees flexion.	20 minutes after obtaining socio-demographic information, participants who met the inclusion criteria included in the test.
Unterberger's Test	Unterberger's test was assessed in the Zebris system. All measurements were performed in a quiet environment. For the Unterberger's test, subjects closed their eyes and began stepping in place for 60 seconds with shoulder at 90 degrees flexion, arms extended forward	25 minutes after obtaining socio-demographic information, participants who met the inclusion criteria included in the test.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale	ABC developed by Myers and Powel is a questionnaire based on evaluations of how confidently they can do 16 activities within and outside the house. Each activity scored between 0 (insecure) and 100 (completely confident). The total score (0-1600) is divided into 16 and the individual's ABC score is obtained. It has been shown to be reliable in patients with vestibular dysfunction. Higher values in ABC Scale represent a better outcome.	5 minutes after obtaining socio-demographic information.
Dizziness Handicap Inventory	DHI is a questionnaire that evaluates the quality of life and the disability caused by complaints related to dizziness and imbalance. DHI, developed by Jacobson and Newman, is a 25-item scale that identifies sensory and functional outcomes in patients with vestibular system problems, as well as factors affecting dizziness and balance disorder. Three subscales are aimed to determine the physical, sensory and functional effects of vestibular system diseases. The subscale scores which are considered as the limit for the determination of disability are 28 points for physical disability and 36 points for functional and sensory disability. Higher scores indicate that the person has more disability due to dizziness. According to the total score taken from the scale, people have divided into 3 groups; 0-30 points (mild disability), 31-60 points (moderate disability), 61-100 points (severe disability).	10 minutes after obtaining socio-demographic information.

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Trakya University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): March 1, 2017
• Primary Completion (Actual): April 15, 2018
• Study Completion (Actual): June 30, 2018

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: April 10, 2019
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: April 12, 2019
• First Posted (Actual): April 16, 2019

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): April 16, 2019
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: April 12, 2019
• Last Verified: April 1, 2019

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Balance; Quality of Life; Noise
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Labyrinth Diseases; Ear Diseases; Vestibular Diseases
• Other Study ID Numbers: 2017/234

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No