We aim that by assessing listening effort subjectively with an adaptive categorical listening effort scale (ACALES) we can demonstrate the possibly increased listening effort in tinnitus patients.
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Brief title
Condition
- Inner ear and VIIIth cranial nerve disorders
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Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Listening effort scale (ACALES) determined during speech-in-noise tests with
signal-to-noise ratios around the subject*s speech reception threshold (SRT).
Secondary outcome
Evaluate the relative importance of (subscales of) the tinnitus related
questionnaires (TQ, TFI, HADS) on the listening effort.
Background summary
About 5-15% of the general population experience a chronic ringing, buzzing,
hissing or roaring sound in one or two ears, without any external source. This
so-called tinnitus can be present in people with normal hearing, but often
coexists with hearing loss. Most people suffering from tinnitus can cope with
it, however a minority experiences emotional distress or cognitive dysfunction
as a result of the tinnitus, called tinnitus disorder. People suffering from
tinnitus disorder regularly complain about an increased experienced effort when
listening to speech or other sounds in daily life situations. As this has never
been proven scientifically, we aim in this pilot study to evaluate the effect
of the tinnitus percept and tinnitus disorder on experienced listening effort
by comparing listening effort between a population with tinnitus disorder and a
population without tinnitus.
Study objective
We aim that by assessing listening effort subjectively with an adaptive
categorical listening effort scale (ACALES) we can demonstrate the possibly
increased listening effort in tinnitus patients.
Study design
Observational pilot study.
Study burden and risks
There are no substantial health risks specifically associated with study
participation. Several audiological tests will be performed that are used in
standard clinical care. Participation however takes time, effort and attention
form subjects. Specifically, patients need to come to the hospital for a test
session.
P. Debyelaan 25
Maastricht 6229 HX
NL
P. Debyelaan 25
Maastricht 6229 HX
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
POPULATION WITH TINNITUS DISORDER
• Adults, i.e. 18-70 year old;
• PTA4 better than/equal to 35 dB HL (PTA4 = average of hearing thresholds at
frequencies 0.5, 1, 2 and 4 kHz);
• Proficient and native speaker of Dutch language;
• Severe unilateral or bilateral tinnitus disorder (TQ > 46).
POPULATION WITHOUT TINNITUS
• Adults, i.e. 18-70 year old;
• PTA4 better than/equal to 35 dB HL (PTA4 = average of hearing thresholds at
frequencies 0.5, 1, 2 and 4 kHz);
• Proficient and native speaker of Dutch language;
• No tinnitus.
Exclusion criteria
POPULATION WITH TINNITUS DISORDER
• Significant asymmetric hearing loss (|PTAright - PTAleft| > 15 dB);
• Significant loss of vision (text on screen at 70 cm should be readable);
• Frequent user of any of the following devices: Hearing Aid, Bone Conduction
Device, Cochlear Implant, Tinnitus masker;
• Additional mental or physical disabilities that may prevent active
participation and testing as per protocol.
POPULATION WITHOUT TINNITUS
• Significant asymmetric hearing loss (|PTAright - PTAleft| > 15 dB);
• Significant loss of vision (text on screen at 70 cm should be readable);
• Frequent user of any of the following devices: Hearing Aid, Bone Conduction
Device, Cochlear Implant, Tinnitus masker;
• Additional mental or physical disabilities that may prevent active
participation and testing as per protocol.
Design
Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL82108.068.22 |