Evaluation Of Vestibular Functions and Balance in Edirne Band Musicians

NCT03915353 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2017/234
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 44
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Vestibular Disorder

Keywords

Noise; Balance; Quality of Life

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• 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 Outcomes (2)

• Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale

  5 minutes after obtaining socio-demographic information.

• Dizziness Handicap Inventory

  10 minutes after obtaining socio-demographic information.

Study Arms (2)

Experiment

No interventions

Other: No Intervention

Control

No interventions

Other: No Intervention

Interventions

No Intervention OTHER

No Intervention

Control; Experiment

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: male
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• 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.

You may qualify if:

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

You may not qualify if:

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Trakya University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Trakya University

Edirne, 22000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Vestibular Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Labyrinth Diseases; Ear Diseases; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Assisstant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 10, 2019
• First Posted: April 16, 2019
• Study Start: March 1, 2017
• Primary Completion: April 15, 2018
• Study Completion: June 30, 2018
• Last Updated: April 16, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)