Risk Factors for Hearing Loss as a Result of Exposure to Noise During Military Training in the IDF
NCT ID: NCT03314116
Last Updated: 2017-10-31
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
900 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2017-08-01
2018-08-01
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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2. If the indication obtained by the OAE device is negative, the soldier will be transferred to perform an audiometer test by a medic.
3. If the audiometer is subjected to a significant drop (over 25 decibels), the soldier will be referred to an audiologic examination that includes a comprehensive hearing test and an examination by the ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat).
4. All participants will be randomly assigned to two groups after signing an agreement form:
A - The video group - will be guided by a screening of a 7 minute video that explains the importance of using ear plugs and correct installation.
B- The control group, will be instructed to use earplugs properly, including practical exercises by a medic.
5. After two months of training, all participants will undergo further instruction in the use of earplugs, the video clip group and the control group trained by a medic only,
6. Towards the end of the training After six months of the recruitment, the investigators will perform an additional hearing test for all the participants in order to compare the results to the examination performed near their recruitment. Similar to the first stage, the test will be performed using an OAE device.
7. A comparison shall be made in the auditory results data between the group that underwent training via video and the control group.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
The video group will be guided by a 7-minute video that explains the importance of using ear plugs and correct installation.
The control group, will be instructed to use earplugs properly, including practical exercises by a medic
PREVENTION
SINGLE
Study Groups
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video group
guided by a 7-minute video that explains the importance of using ear plugs and correct installation.
Guidance on auditory protection
by video or medic
control group
instructed to use earplugs properly, including practical exercises by a medic
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Guidance on auditory protection
by video or medic
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
* recruits who have auditory impairment that is disqualified from fighting
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Medical Corps, Israel Defense Force
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Sharon Ohayon
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigators
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Sharon Ohayon, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
International Diabetes Federation
Locations
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IDF
Tel Aviv, , Israel
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Sharon Ohayon Cohen, MD
Role: primary
References
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Other Identifiers
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1796-2017
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id