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DiabetesNCT00018486

Epidemiology of Hearing Loss in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Veterans

An observational study of Diabetes and Tinnitus, run by US Department of Veterans Affairs at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

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). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 21 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Diabetes, Tinnitus, Hearing Loss
How many people
Not given
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Apr 1999to Mar 2004
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 21 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Any participants over 21 years of age and under 80 who do not have an end-stage disease

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Portland VA Medical Center

    Portland, Oregon, 97201

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About this study

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.

Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Tinnitus, Hearing Loss

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Jul 2001 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 1999
  3. Study completionMar 2004

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00018486
Sponsor's protocol ID
EPID-018-98F
Status last verified
Dec 2004
First submitted
3 Jul 2001
Last updated
21 Jan 2009
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Diabetes and Tinnitus, run by US Department of Veterans Affairs at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Jan 2009. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Jan 2009.

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