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Vestibular/Balance and Hearing Loss Study

In this study, we want to find out if kids who have trouble hearing also have problems with their balance and vision. Our goal is to figure out if there is a connection between these issues.

Age & Gender

6 years ~ 12 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)
Weekend hours, if needed
Visits can be combined with regular clinical appointments

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

We will ask children to participate in several clinical tests of balance and gait. These will include having the child standing on unsteady surfaces, spinning the child in a chair, and having the child walk up and down a hallway while performing other tasks.

Incentives

$20 gift card

In-person visits:
1

Total length of participation:
1 hour

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

You have sensorineural hearing loss
You have typical hearing

Not eligible if:

You have other neurological diagnoses
You have any musculoskeletal diagnoses
You are not able to walk independently

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

Marsico Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill)
125 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Graham Cochrane
Otolaryngology (ENT)

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Brain, Head, Nervous System
Child and Teen Health
Chronic Conditions
Developmental
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Eyes and Vision
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Injury/Injury Prevention
Physical Disability
Movement

IRB Number

23-2458

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