Comparison of Pulmonary Functions and Respiratory Muscle Strength Between Children With Hearing I… (NCT07421349) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Pulmonary Functions and Respiratory Muscle Strength Between Children With Hearing Impairment and Healthy Peers
30 participantsStarted 2026-02-20
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength between children with hearing impairment and their healthy peers. Hearing plays a critical role not only in communication but also in cognitive, sensory, and psychomotor development. Children with hearing impairment may experience balance and coordination problems, vestibular dysfunction, and reduced muscle strength, which may negatively affect respiratory function.
Although several studies have evaluated pulmonary function in children with hearing impairment, research investigating respiratory muscle strength in this population is limited. To our knowledge, no peer-reviewed study has directly compared respiratory muscle strength between children with hearing impairment and healthy controls.
This study will compare spirometric parameters and respiratory muscle strength measurements between children with hearing impairment and age-matched healthy controls.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 16 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria For Children With Hearing Loss Group:
* Aged between 7 and 16 years
* Diagnosed with hearing loss
* No neurological or orthopedic disorders
* No syndrome and/or disease causing intellectual disability, developmental disorder, or visual impairment
* No use of medication affecting respiratory function within the last 3 months
* Written informed consent obtained from parent or legal guardian
For Healthy Control Group:
* Aged between 7 and 16 years
* No hearing impairment
* No neurological or orthopedic disorders
* No syndrome and/or disease causing intellectual disability, developmental disorder, or visual impairment
* No use of medication affecting respiratory function within the last 3 months
* Written informed consent obtained from parent or legal guardian
Exclusion Criteria (Both Groups)
* Intellectual disability preventing participation in assessment procedures
* Presence of chronic respiratory disease
* Inability to perform pulmonary function or respiratory muscle strength tests properly
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.