Applicability of an internet-based speech-in-noise test for noise-induced hearing loss screening purposes in occupational health

Completed

• Conditions: hearing impairment; noise-induced hearing loss; 10019243

• Registration Number: NL-OMON36097
• Lead Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 29 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 430

Inclusion Criteria

18 years of age or older
recently (< 3 months) underwent a periodic occupational health examination
normal hearing ability (hearing threshold levels at octave frequencies *20 dB HL) or
sensorineural noise-induced hearing loss (one or more hearing threshold levels at 2-6 kHz * 25 dB HL)

Exclusion Criteria

Language problems
Conductive hearing loss (air-bone gap > 15 dB)
Hearing problems due to other etiologies than noise exposure

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Differences in test outcomes obtained in the various conditions will be<br /><br>calculated and compared in order to accurately implement the test for the<br /><br>occupational practice. Results of Earcheck performed in an at-home situation<br /><br>will be compared to pure-tone audiometry results of a large group of<br /><br>noise-exposed employees to assess the test sensitivity and specificity in this<br /><br>specific population.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>NA</p><br>