CompletedNot Applicable

Noise Exposure and Near-Infrared Light

United States14 participantsStarted 2020-02-18

Plain-language summary

The primary objective of this work is to determine the effect noise has on the auditory system (both auditory health and performance) and also the degree to which the effect of pre-noise therapy such as Near Infrared (NIR) light can mitigate the effects of noise exposure.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-45 years old, male or female * Pass hearing exam with a threshold of 25 decibels (dB) hearing or less, for each ear, for all frequencies tested from 500 Hz to 8000 Hz * Normal otoscopic exam, otoacoustic emissions (OAEs), and middle ear function as demonstrated by a normal tympanogram * Completion of a hearing history questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: * Screening hearing test failure * Pregnant females * Adults unable to provide consent * History of significant ear surgery

What they're measuring

Change in auditory threshold

Timeframe: Baseline, up to 365 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03834714

SponsorUniversity of Miami

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-12-23

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