The Effects of Weight Loss on Tinnitus Symptoms

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Subjective Tinnitus; Obesity

• Registration Number: NCT05265949
• Lead Sponsor: Ankara University

Brief Summary

Subjective tinnitus is the perception of irregular sound at different frequencies. Although the underlying cause of tinnitus is unclear, increased body weight is known to increase tinnitus symptoms. This study aimed to determine the effects of dietary and physical activity interventions on tinnitus symptoms. Sixty-three obese subjects with tinnitus aged 20 to 65 years were divided into diet + physical 8 activity (P.A.), diet, P.A., and control groups. Dietary and anthropometric records, Tinnitus Handicap 9Inventory (THI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of all individuals were compared at the baseline and at the end of the study.

Detailed Description

Although the underlying cause of tinnitus is unclear, increased body weight is known to increase tinnitus symptoms. The present study aimed to determine the effects of dietary and physical activity interventions on tinnitus symptoms.

Sixty-three obese subjects with tinnitus aged 20 to 65 years were divided into diet + physical activity (P.A.) (n = 15), diet (n = 16), P.A. (n = 15), and control (n = 17) groups. Dietary records, anthropometric measurements, Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of all individuals were recorded and compared at the baseline and at study completion.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-04-23
• Primary Completion: 2021-02-12
• Study Completion: 2021-09-23
• Study First Submitted: 2021-12-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-03-02
• Study First Posted: 2022-03-04
• Status Verified: 2023-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-07-19
• Last Update Posted: 2023-07-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 63

Inclusion Criteria

• obese

Exclusion Criteria

• diagnosed with tinnitus

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SEQUENTIAL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Tinnitus Severity	At the end of the 3 months	Desibel (dB)
Weight Loss	At the end of the 3 months	BMI (kilogram/ metre2 (kg/m2))
Tinnitus Frequency	At the end of the 3 months	Heartz (hz)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score	At the end of the 3 months	The score ranges from 1 to 10 points, with increasing score reflecting more discomfort
Quality of Life Score	At the end of the 3 months	The score ranges from 0 to 100 points, with an increased score reflecting improved quality of life

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ümüş Özbey; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey