The effect of individualised, vibrotactile neurofeedback training on postural stability in older adults with hearing impairment: a randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled multi centre trial.

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• Conditions: Hearing impairment; Ear - Deafness

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000732189
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Queensland

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-05-16
• Last Update Posted: 15 July 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 207

Inclusion Criteria

Aged 60 years or older
Bilateral four frequency average hearing loss (4FAHL) at 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000 Hz to be between 40 and 90 dB HL, with 4FAHL difference between ears to be no greater than 15 dB HL.
Self-reported dizziness, vertigo or unsteadiness for at least 12mths
A score >20 on Dizziness Handicap Inventory score (DHI)
A composite score of >39 -Geriatric Standard Balance Deficit (gSBDT) test
Residing in the community or low care dwelling

Exclusion Criteria

Severe vision impairment when using glasses (Scoring 0.2 or lower on Landolt-rings test table.
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) either at the time of screening as determined by a positive Dix-Hallpike maneuver or diagnosis of BPPV within the last 2weeks prior to screening.
History of Meniere’s disease or acoustic neuroma
Medical conditions affecting balance, limiting ability to walk without assistance (e.g. stroke, Parkinson’s disease), or to safely exercise
Cognitive impairment as reflected by a score of <23/30 on the MoCA
Being unable to perform half of the test exercises of the gSBDT (<7 / 14 exercises)
History of drug abuse or alcoholism with the last 2 years
Taking sedative medications (e.g. diazepam) on a daily basis, between the hours of 6am and 6pm.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Postural sway during gait and balance tasks will be measured using the composite score of the Geriatric Standard Balance Deficit Test (gSBDT)[Baseline (week 0), in the week following conclusion of the final intervention session (week 2) ]