Loss of Balance Experienced by Industrial Workers Due to Hearing Problems

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Conditions studied: Balance, Hearing Problems

In brief

This study will investigate the balance performance and balance-related activities of daily living in 35 industrial workers with hearing problems exposed to occupational noise, using the Berg Balance Scale and the Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale. The research aims to determine whether there is a statistically significant association between hearing problems, balance performance, and daily noise exposure duration. It is hypothesized that while hearing problems related to occupational noise exposure may exist, they may not be directly associated with clinically significant balance impairment, potentially remaining at a tolerable level in daily life. Furthermore, the correlation between Berg Balance Scale and daily living activity scores will be evaluated to understand the functional impact of balance on these workers.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07515833

Run by

Yeditepe University

People needed

35

Starts

2026-05-01

Expected to finish

2027-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Employment in industrial or heavy industrial settings
• Age between 18 and 60 years
• Presence of hearing problems diagnosed prior to or after starting industrial work

You may not qualify if…

• Employment in office-based industrial positions
• Working duration of less than one year

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