Study of the Association Between Presbycusis With the Incidence of Frailty

Last updated: October 21, 2021
Sponsor: Universidad Europea de Madrid
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Hearing Impairment

Stress

Deafness

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04360109
PI19/01524
  • Ages 60-99
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The objective of the project is to establish the association between presbycusis and the incidence of frailty in humans in order to establish hearing loss with age as another index for the diagnosis of frailty; As well as studying the effect of exposure to polyphenols in the diet on presbycusis and frailty. Human study: volunteers between 60 and 99 years old, men and women during a period of 6 months, questions and answers, audiometries, study of fragility, analysis of antioxidants in blood, and samples of urine will be measured Total polyphenols and oxidant capacity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Disease of the hearing system
  • Serious illness (e.g. tumor)
  • Dementia
  • Total dependence

Study Design

Total Participants: 300
Study Start date:
November 02, 2020
Estimated Completion Date:
November 30, 2022

Connect with a study center

  • Hospital Universitario de Getafe

    Getafe, Madrid 28905
    Spain

    Active - Recruiting

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