Epidemiology of Hearing Loss in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Veterans

Completed

Conditions studied: Diabetes, Tinnitus, Hearing Loss

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00018486

Run by

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Starts

1999-04-01

Expected to finish

2004-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2009-01-21

Who can join

Age: 21 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

Where it is running

• Portland VA Medical Center — Portland, Oregon, United States

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