Health Condition 1: H833- Noise effects on inner ear
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with history of exposure to Noise. (NIOSH & OSHA10) 2. Patients with history of prolonged usage of listening devices (headphones, transceiver etc). 3. Patient with signs and symptoms of Badhirya due to Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). 4. Patients between the age group of 18 to 70 years. 5. Patients willing to give written consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with hearing Loss due to other causes. 2. Patients on ototoxic drugs, head injury, any other major exanthematous illness. 3. Patients having tympanic membrane perforation. 4. Patients with previous ear surgeries, congenital malformations etc. 5. Patients who are contraindicated for Methyl prednisolone. 6. Patients with presbycusis. 7. Patients with hypertension and diabetes.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in PTA (Audiogram).Timepoint: 8 Weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in Effect on Quality of Life (life gene’s questionnaire). Timepoint: 8 Weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Professor and H.O.D