Epidemiology of Hearing Loss in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Veterans

Completed

• Conditions: Diabetes; Tinnitus; Hearing Loss

• Registration Number: NCT00018486
• Lead Sponsor: US Department of Veterans Affairs

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 1999-04
• Study First Submitted: 2001-07-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2001-07-04
• Study First Posted: 2001-07-05
• Study Completion: 2004-03
• Status Verified: 2004-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-01-20
• Last Update Posted: 2009-01-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Portland VA Medical Center; 🇺🇸 Portland, Oregon, United States