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Estimation of type of hearing loss using a new Forehead knuckle tapping method

Prospective pilot study to assess effectiveness of novel forehead knuckle tapping method in localisation of better or worse hearing ear as compared to conventional tuning fork testing

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/01/030777
Enrollment
250
Registered
2021-01-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: H906- Mixed conductive and sensorineuralhearing loss, bilateral

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Dr Prem Sagar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients giving consent to participate in the study and to tap on the forehead

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients refusing to give consent to tap on forehead and Patients who are unable to comprehend or follow commands given by doctor

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Comparison between localisation of Webers test using novel forehead knuckle tapping method and using tuning forkTimepoint: At the end of 3 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Co-relating findings of Weber test using novel forehead knuckle tapping method with Pure tone audiometeryTimepoint: At the end of 3 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Prem Sagar

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

sagardrprem@gmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026