NCT06161857

Brief Summary

This study is looking at a method called 'ABR', which measures the electrical activity in the brain (brain waves) when we hear sounds. This study will look at the electrical activity in participants brains in response to high-pitched sounds. First, the investigators will find the quietest sounds the participants can hear. Then the investigators will use 'ABR' to measure the quietest sounds that trigger electrical activity in participants brains'. This is to find out if there is a difference between the quietest sounds participants can hear, and the quietest sounds that trigger these brain waves. We are also interested in finding out if having a hearing loss affects this.

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2023

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 20, 2023

Completed
18 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 8, 2023

Completed
10 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 18, 2023

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2024

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

February 15, 2024

Status Verified

February 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

November 20, 2023

Last Update Submit

February 14, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Difference between ABR and PTA thresholds

    Compare ABR thresholds to PTA thresholds at 6 and 8 kHz in normal hearing adults and adults with sensorineural hearing loss.

    through study completion, 4-5 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Effect of participants hearing level on ABR-PTA threshold differences

    through study completion, 4-5 months

Study Arms (4)

Normal Hearing Group

Participants with hearing levels of 20dBHL or better at 6 and 8kHz frequencies of sound

Other: No intervention

Mild Hearing Loss Group

Participants with hearing levels of 25-40dBHL at 6 and 8kHz frequencies of sound

Other: No intervention

Moderate Hearing Loss Group

Participants with hearing levels of 45-70dBHL at 6 and 8kHz frequencies of sound

Other: No intervention

Severe Hearing Loss Group

Participants with hearing levels of 75- 90dBHL at 6 and 8kHz frequencies of sound

Other: No intervention

Interventions

There is no intervention this is an observational study to develop a diagnostic test

Mild Hearing Loss GroupModerate Hearing Loss GroupNormal Hearing GroupSevere Hearing Loss Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

This study needs a range of participants with different hearing levels.

You may qualify if:

  • Participant is able and willing to give informed consent.
  • Participant is over 18.
  • Hearing in the test ear of ≤90dBSPL at 6 kHz and 8 kHz in PTA
  • Able and willing to perform PTA reliably.
  • Able and willing to sit still comfortably for the duration of an ABR.

You may not qualify if:

  • Any conductive element to hearing loss (air-bone gap on PTA of \>10dB).
  • Occluding wax, TM perforations or ear infections (on otoscopy)
  • CI or BAHA user
  • Abnormal outer of middle ear

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Cardiff and Value University Health Board

Cardiff, United Kingdom

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hearing Loss, High-Frequency

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Hearing LossHearing DisordersEar DiseasesOtorhinolaryngologic DiseasesSensation DisordersNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

Eirwin Chief Investigator

CONTACT

Emma Principle Investigator

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
OTHER
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 20, 2023

First Posted

December 8, 2023

Study Start

December 18, 2023

Primary Completion

February 1, 2024

Study Completion

June 1, 2024

Last Updated

February 15, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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