Obesity, Subjective Tinnitus
Conditions
Keywords
tinnitus, diet, physical activity
Brief summary
Subjective tinnitus is the perception of irregular sound at different frequencies. Although the underlying cause of tinnitus is unclear, increased body weight is known to increase tinnitus symptoms. This study aimed to determine the effects of dietary and physical activity interventions on tinnitus symptoms. Sixty-three obese subjects with tinnitus aged 20 to 65 years were divided into diet + physical 8 activity (P.A.), diet, P.A., and control groups. Dietary and anthropometric records, Tinnitus Handicap 9Inventory (THI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of all individuals were compared at the baseline and at the end of the study.
Detailed description
Although the underlying cause of tinnitus is unclear, increased body weight is known to increase tinnitus symptoms. The present study aimed to determine the effects of dietary and physical activity interventions on tinnitus symptoms. Sixty-three obese subjects with tinnitus aged 20 to 65 years were divided into diet + physical activity (P.A.) (n = 15), diet (n = 16), P.A. (n = 15), and control (n = 17) groups. Dietary records, anthropometric measurements, Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of all individuals were recorded and compared at the baseline and at study completion.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALdiet and physical activity intervention
Dietary intervention: Preparation and follow-up of diet program Physical activity intervention: Step count monitoring
Sponsors
Ankara University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* obese
Exclusion criteria
* diagnosed with tinnitus
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Loss | At the end of the 3 months | BMI (kilogram/ metre2 (kg/m2)) |
| Tinnitus Severity | At the end of the 3 months | Desibel (dB) |
| Tinnitus Frequency | At the end of the 3 months | Heartz (hz) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score | At the end of the 3 months | The score ranges from 1 to 10 points, with increasing score reflecting more discomfort |
| Quality of Life Score | At the end of the 3 months | The score ranges from 0 to 100 points, with an increased score reflecting improved quality of life |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed