About the study

Researchers at the Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre are investigating the link between COVID-19 and hearing disturbances. The research aims to describe people’s experiences with COVID-19-related hearing disturbances and its impact on personal, professional, and social life. The findings of this study are intended to be used by health professionals to better inform them about hearing disturbances related to COVID-19 and improve care.

What it involves

Participation involves completing a 15-20 minute online survey about your personal experience with COVID-19 related hearing disturbances.

Participation is completely voluntary, and the survey can be completed anonymously. If you would like to learn more or take part, please click on the survey link below.

Survey Link

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age 18+
  • Have had, or suspected having, COVID-19 OR received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Have experienced any kind of hearing disturbance following COVID-19 illness or receiving vaccination and suspects a link between the two.
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Benefits

While there are no direct benefits, the survey will give you the chance to contribute to literature about a health issue that may be of concern to you. Further you may find it find therapeutic to be able to discuss your experiences and have your voice heard.

Contact details and further information

For further infromation about the study please view the Participant Information Sheet.

If you have any questions about the study and what participation may involve, please contact the Chief Investigator, Kim Gibson by email: kim.gibson@unisa.edu.au.

To participate please use the link below complete the survey.

Survey Link

This project has been approved by the University of South Australia's Human Research Ethics Committee (Ethics Protocol 205852) as required by the Australian government research requirements, specified in the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2023). This statement has been developed to protect the interests of people who agree to participate in human research studies.