The primary objective of this study is to validate the *Hearing and Sound* questionnaire, developed by *VeiligheidNL*, which addresses exposure to noise through headphone use and visiting events with amplified music. The main study endpoint is to…
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Brief title
Condition
- Hearing disorders
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Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The endpoints are the perceived listening behavior as obtained with the
*Hearing and Sound* questionnaire, the objective sound levels (in decibel),
frequency and duration (minutes) of sound exposure using headphones on a
smartphone and self-reported indications of the frequency and duration of
listening behavior using headphones and visits to events with amplified music
Secondary outcome
Music listening behavior in secondary school students
Background summary
Secondary school students are considered to be at risk of hearing loss by
exposure to loud music. There seems to be an increase in usage of headphones
from portable music players and mobile phones over the last decade. In
addition, young individuals are also exposed to loud noise by visiting events
with amplified music. Nevertheless, information and measurements on noise
levels and duration of exposure are lacking. We hypothesize that noise levels
frequently exceed the maximum recreational loudness thresholds, thus putting
our youth in harm*s way of permanent hearing damage. Hearing is essential in
today*s high demanding communication-based society. Hearing loss can have an
impact on communication and relationships on a personal level, and can
negatively affect education and occupation
Study objective
The primary objective of this study is to validate the *Hearing and Sound*
questionnaire, developed by *VeiligheidNL*, which addresses exposure to noise
through headphone use and visiting events with amplified music. The main study
endpoint is to validate the *Hearing and Sound* questionnaire as a tool to
measure noise exposure resulting from headphone use and visiting events with
amplified music in secondary school students. The secondary aim is to describe
listening behavior in secondary school students
Study design
An observational study conducted by *VeiligheidNL* and the *Gemeentelijke
Gezondheidsdienst* (GGD) in the Netherlands. The department of Otolaryngology,
Head and Neck Surgery of the Erasmus MC is involved as consultant given its
expertise in implementing a smartphone application for measuring listening
behavior and reporting on these data.
Study burden and risks
This study is a non-therapeutic, observational study with simple, non-invasive
measurements that are considered safe, and therefore pose negligible risks for
the participants. The burden for participants is minimal; we ask a few moments
to download the mobile application, and to fill in a few short questionnaires.
Participants can leave the study at any time for any reason without any
consequences. After finishing the study, participants will receive a bol.com
voucher. When participants finish the sound level measurement period, they will
receive an overview of their own listening behavior during that period.
Overschiestraat 65
Amsterdam 1062 XD
NL
Overschiestraat 65
Amsterdam 1062 XD
NL
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Inclusion criteria
- Secondary school students
- Aged 12-18 years old
- Written informed consent for participation of the child. In case the
participant is under 16 years old, additional written consent from both the
parents (or guardian(s)) is required.
- Having a smartphone with Android or iOS operating system
Exclusion criteria
Age below 12 or above 18 years old
No consent child (and both parents/guardian)
No smartphone
hearing impairment or deafness
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Recruitment
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL72718.078.20 |