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The Effect of Cochlear Implant on Postural Control

NCT04404205 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 34

Last updated 2022-06-14

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Some patients are having balance problems after cochlear implant surgery. There are contradictory reports about the effect of the implant on postural control. While the cochlear implant is working, an electrical current is continuously stimulating the cochlear nerve which is in close proximity with vestibular ganglion and nerve. This stimulation may contribute to vestibular signals to the central system. The aim of the study is to investigate if this stimulation has any effect on postural control.

Conditions

  • Cochlear Implant

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Postural stability measurements by Biodex Balance System

Postural stability measurements will be done by Biodex Balance System. Three preprogrammed main tests will be applied. Postural stability, fall index, sensory integration will be calculated. All tests will be done in four conditions; implant off(1), implant on(2), implant on music on(3), and implant off again(4).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Pamukkale University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Fazıl N Ardıç, MD · Pamukkale University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
85 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-04-28
Primary Completion
2020-08-30
Completion
2020-08-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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