Loss of Balance Experienced by Industrial Workers Due to Hearing Problems
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Detailed Description
Background:
Industrial workers are frequently exposed to high levels of occupational noise, which constitutes one of the most common causes of hearing problems and noise-induced hearing loss. In addition to auditory impairment, prolonged noise exposure may affect balance functions due to the close anatomical relationship between the auditory and vestibular systems.
Objective:
The aim of this study is to investigate balance performance and balance-related activities of daily living in industrial workers with hearing problems who are exposed to occupational noise.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study will include 35 industrial workers with hearing problems who are exposed to occupational noise. Balance performance will be assessed using the Berg Balance Scale, and balance-related activities of daily living will be evaluated using the Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale. Sociodemographic characteristics and duration of daily noise exposure will be recorded. Statistical analyses will be performed using non-parametric tests and correlation analysis to identify potential relationships between variables.
Expected Outcome / Conclusion:
The study intends to determine whether balance problems experienced by industrial workers with hearing problems remain at a tolerable level in daily life. It is hypothesized that hearing problems related to occupational noise exposure may not be directly associated with clinically significant balance impairment in this population.
Study Type
Enrollment (Estimated)
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
- Name: Şevval Ön, Physiotherapist
- Phone Number: +905359289216
- Email: onnsevval@gmail.com
Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Employment in industrial or heavy industrial settings
- Age between 18 and 60 years
- Presence of hearing problems diagnosed prior to or after starting industrial work
Exclusion Criteria:
- Employment in office-based industrial positions
- Working duration of less than one year
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Cohorts and Interventions
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industrial workers
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
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Berg Balance Scale
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The Berg Balance Scale was used to assess static and dynamic balance performance.
The scale consists of 14 items and scores range from 0 to 56, with higher scores indicating better balance performance.
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Day 1
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Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale
Time Frame: Day 1
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The Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale (VADL) was used to evaluate balance-related difficulties in daily life. he scale assesses functional, ambulation, and instrumental activities of daily living across 28 items.
Scores range from 1 to 10, where higher scores indicate a worse outcome (greater self-perceived disability).
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Day 1
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Study record dates
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Study Completion (Estimated)
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First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
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More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- E.83321821-805.02.03-807
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
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Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
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