Tinnitus, Subjective
Conditions
Brief summary
Tinnitus is defined as a perception of sound without any external sound source. Chronic tinnitus is a frequent condition that can affect the quality of life. The questionnaire Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) promises to be the new gold standard in tinnitus evaluation. Due to the forward and backward translation of this questionnaire, there are two different German versions of TFI for Switzerland and Germany. Both German versions were validated. The aim of this study is to compare the two German versions of the TFI with each other and to recommend the better one for the further use in tinnitus evaluation for the German speaking population.
Interventions
No Intervention planned.
Sponsors
University of Zurich
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Electronic given informed consent * Older than 18 years * Existing tinnitus * Sufficient knowledge of the German language
Exclusion criteria
* Insufficient knowledge of the German language * Impossibility to fulfill an online questionnaire due to cognitive or physical limitation * No tinnitus * Younger than 18 years
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison of the TFI sumscore of both German versions | 20 minutes | TFI sumscore ranges from 0 to 100 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Factor analysis of the two German TFI versions | 20 minutes |
Countries
Germany, Switzerland
Outcome results
None listed