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Effectiveness of an Educational Program in Primary Schools to Prevent Noise-induced Hearing Loss
Led by Erasmus Medical Center · Updated on 2026-04-06
600
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of the HoorToren educational program in promoting safe listening habits to prevent noise-induced hearing loss among Dutch primary school children aged 10-11 years in group 7. This randomized controlled trial compares children and their parents who receive the HoorToren lessons with those who do not, aiming to influence both children's behavior and parents' perceptions and actions related to safe listening. The intervention group receives seven classroom lessons of about 30-45 minutes each, along with four home assignments aimed at engaging parents. The control group does not receive these lessons. The study measures outcomes through self-report questionnaires for children and parents, as well as a smartphone app tracking the child's listening behavior. Measurements occur at four time points during the school year: before the intervention, immediately after (2 months post-baseline), 3 months post-intervention, and 7 months post-intervention. Participants will be involved in completing questionnaires about safe listening behaviors and psychological factors influencing these behaviors. The child's listening habits are monitored using a smartphone app. Researchers will assess changes in listening behavior and parental influence over time. The study will last through the school year with repeated assessments to track progress and outcomes related to preventing noise-induced hearing loss.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Prevention of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Primary Education
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Dutch primary school children in group 7 (around 10-11 years old)
- Informed consent provided by legally authorized parent(s) or guardian(s)
- Parents or guardians whose child is participating
You will not qualify if you...
- Schools where the HoorToren program was taught in group 6 the previous school year
- Children without informed consent from legally authorized parent(s) or guardian(s)
- Children who cannot read and write Dutch
- Parents who cannot read and write Dutch
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Approximately 2 months
Participants in the intervention arm receive seven classroom lessons of the HoorToren educational program over approximately 2 months, including 4 home assignments for parents. Participants in the control arm receive no lessons.
1 baseline visit and 3 follow-up visits (immediately post-intervention, 3 months post-intervention, and 7 months post-intervention)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Erasmus University Medical Center
Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Research Team
W
Willemijn van Diemen, Master of science.
M
Marc van der Schroeff, dr.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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