Clinical Trial: Epidemiology of Hearing Loss in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Veterans


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Epidemiology of Hearing Loss in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Veterans

This study is currently recruiting patients.

Sponsored by:	Department of Veterans Affairs
Information provided by:	Department of Veterans Affairs

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to determine if individuals with diabetes are at increased risk of hearing impairment or tinnitus (the perception of ringing or noises in the ears or head). An important goal of this research is also to obtain a better understanding of possible interactions between hearing disorders and other chronic conditions, such as diabetes. Participation in this research will be for a few hours only, to be scheduled at the participant's convenience and according to the testing schedules of the different clinics involved.

Condition
Diabetes Tinnitus Hearing Loss

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Screening, Cross-Sectional, Random Sample, Retrospective/Prospective Study

Further Study Details:

Study start: April 1999; Study completion: March 2004

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study: 21 Years - 80 Years, Genders Eligible for Study: Both

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Criteria

Any participants over 21 years of age and under 80 who do not have an end-stage disease

Location and Contact Information

Oregon
Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, 97201, United States; Recruiting

Amy M Bonaduce 503-220-8262 Ext. 55656 bonaduca@ohsu.edu
Stephen A. Fausti, Principal Investigator

More Information

Study ID Numbers: EPID-018-98F
Record last reviewed: June 2001
Record first received: July 3, 2001
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00018486
Health Authority: United States: Federal Government
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on 2004-10-29

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