Deaf Kids' lungs under microscope: new study reveals hidden weakness
NCT ID NCT07421349
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares lung function and breathing muscle strength between children with hearing loss and healthy children aged 7–16. Researchers want to see if hearing loss affects more than just hearing—possibly impacting breathing and physical development. The goal is to better understand these connections to improve care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of children aged 7 to 16 years. The hearing loss group includes children diagnosed with hearing impairment who are followed in relevant clinical or educational settings. The control group consists of age- and sex-matched healthy children without hearing impairment. All participants will be screened according to the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria prior to enrollment.
- Ages
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7 to 16 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria For Children With Hearing Loss Group: * Aged between 7 and 16 years * Diagnosed with hearing loss * No neurological or orthopedic disorders * No syndrome and/or disease causing intellectual disability, developmental disorder, or visual impairment * No use of medication affecting respiratory function within the last 3 months * Written informed consent obtained from parent or legal guardian For Healthy Control Group: * Aged between 7 and 16 years * No hearing impairment * No neurological or orthopedic disorders * No syndrome and/or disease causing intellectual disability, developmental disorder, or visual impairment * No use of medication affecting respiratory function within the last 3 months * Written informed consent obtained from parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria (Both Groups) * Intellectual disability preventing participation in assessment procedures * Presence of chronic respiratory disease * Inability to perform pulmonary function or respiratory muscle strength tests properly
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul, Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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