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Paid research study on hypertension and hearing loss
Interested in participating?
Complete this brief pre-screening form.
Study Purpose
The purpose of this research is to understand how hypertension (high blood pressure) affects inner ear function. Because hypertension is common among African Americans a major goal of the study is to explore differences in inner ear function in Black and white adults with and without hypertension. Participants will have their blood pressure measured and undergo a variety of hearing tests including one specific to inner ear health. Participants will also answer questions about themselves such as demographics (age, race, etc.), hearing health (history of ear surgery), and difficulty hearing.
Main Study Procedures
If you join the study, you will have your blood pressure measured and undergo a variety of hearing tests including one specific to inner ear health. Some tests require you to respond to tones or words. Others require no active participation. Participants will also answer questions about themselves such as demographics (age, race, etc.), hearing health (history of ear surgery), and difficulty hearing. Lastly, a blood test will be performed via a finger stick. Each session will last 2 hours in duration and will require a minimum of 1-2 in-person visits at either the Boulder or Aurora laboratory.
We are looking for
1. Individuals between the ages of 18-85 years who:
- Do not smoke tobacco
- Do not have diabetes
- Do not use certain chemotherapies
- Do not have acoustic tumors, outer and/or middle ear conditions
- Have high blood pressure, use antihypertensives, OR have normal blood pressure
Participation Details
Testing for this study takes place at the Boulder laboratory or at collaborator Dr. Manchaiah's laboratory at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine. You can choose which site works best for you.
Please contact us at HEARDLab@colorado.edu or call 303-735-7127 for more information.
You can also complete this brief pre-screening form.
COMIRB #: 22-2100
PI: Rachael Baiduc
Co-PI: Vinaya Manchaiah