Sound Therapy for Adults With Chronic Tinnitus, Using ((Resound Tinnitus Relief)) Mobile Application, in Qatar, 2023.
Over the years Tinnitus Sound Therapy (TST) has been undergoing rigorous modification according to the availability of various technologies such as Hearing Aids, personal amplification devices, mp3 players, and now mobile phones. Now more than ever, it is a great opportunity to enhance accessibility, flexibility and engagement of TST as it is easy to personalize, provide tailored therapy program as well as obtaining feedback and real-time monitoring allows us to record progress of the program while keeping the cost low, which benefits to avoid purchasing personal amplification device or Hearing Aids, and hence allowing large number of people to access the service to improve the quality of life affected by Tinnitus. The offers by mobile phone applications are too huge to avoid as the interface has gaming elements, progress tracking, reminders, and support networks, therefore providing enjoyable experience. Integration of various multimodalities into a single platform including sound therapy, relaxation exercises and educational resources addresses both the auditory and psychological aspects of tinnitus. Our study focuses on personalized sound therapy. Real-time monitoring of progress and the effectiveness of such research will show potential to revolutionize the delivery of TST conveniently as a routine treatment for the patients that fit the inclusion criteria.
NCT06104865 — Tinnitus
Status: Not yet recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/tinnitus/NCT06104865/
The European Tinnitus Survey: a Cross-sectional Observational Study on Tinnitus Prevalence in 12 European Countries
A European cross-sectional study was conducted with the aims of: i) examining inter-country differences in prevalence of tinnitus by comparing prevalence estimates in countries with relatively low versus high gross domestic product (GDP) per capita and comparing prevalence estimates in countries within different European regions (i.e., Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Europe); ii) understanding the effect of sex, age, socio-economic variables, body mass index (BMI), and marital status on overall prevalence of tinnitus; iii) assessing the effect of hearing difficulty on tinnitus prevalence; and iv) exploring the effect of tinnitus severity on use of healthcare resource for tinnitus Overall, approximately 12,000 individuals aged 18 years or over are enrolled in 12 different European countries (BG, DE, ES, FR, GR, IE, IT, LV, PL, PT, RO, UK). Survey sample from each country were representative of the country-specific population in terms of sex, age, and socio-economic characteristics.
NCT04892095 — Tinnitus
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/tinnitus/NCT04892095/
Novel Tinnitus Implant System for the Treatment of Chronic Severe Tinnitus: An Early Feasibility Study
Researchers are gathering information on the safety and effectiveness of a novel device called the Tinnitus Implant System for the treatment of tinnitus.
NCT03988699 — Tinnitus
Status: Active, not recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/tinnitus/NCT03988699/
Effects of Yoga Exercise on Tinnitus Handicap and Sleep Quality of the Participates With Tinnitus
This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Yoga on the tinnitus handicap and sleep quality in humans. We selected adult participates with chronic tinnitus (>6 months). All participates performed Yoga exercise once per week at outpatient department under the guidance of a professional teacher, and performed once daily by themselves at home for 12 weeks. Questionnaires of Tinnitus Handicap Inventory and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index were measured before the start of this study, at the end of this study, and 1 month after the end of this study.
NCT03552302 — Tinnitus
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/tinnitus/NCT03552302/
Tinnitus Related Cerebral Activities: Personalised Approach of the Tinnitus Treatment
The proposed research is to identify the brain areas activated or deactivated by tinnitus in humans. The identification of these areas is expected to be able to treat tinnitus refractory to traditional therapies by methods of brain stimulation. Furthermore, this technique would be very useful to verify the effectiveness of any treatment to relieve tinnitus. The brain activation measured during fMRI will be performed in a position of rest, after inhibition of tinnitus, and after application of a sound that does not inhibit tinnitus. This comparison will identify specific brain areas activated or deactivated by tinnitus.
NCT02853812 — Tinnitus
Status: Terminated
http://inclinicaltrials.com/tinnitus/NCT02853812/
Treating Tinnitus Using the Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment Program: A Randomized, Double-blind Study
The most current data indicate that tinnitus and hearing impairment are the Number 1 and 2 disabilities associated with service in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Tinnitus can result from exposure to continuous noise from vehicles, generators, and other equipment, and from blast, or impulse noise from friendly-or opposing-forces weapon systems. Thus, tinnitus caused by both long-term noise exposure and acute acoustic trauma is an obstacle to be overcome in return-to-duty decisions and represents a serious liability to the retention of a healthy and fit force. Until recently, there has been no treatment that has been clinically validated as consistently effective. The development of the Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment sought to overcome the practical limitations of previously available approaches (e.g. tinnitus maskers and biofeedback). While these studies have demonstrated the efficacy of the Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment over alternative therapies, these trials studied target populations that may not be representative of the typical Soldier experiencing tinnitus. One hundred and twenty (120) Soldiers or veterans with debilitating tinnitus will be recruited and divided into groups treated with two treatments, the Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment Program which includes the use of the Neuromonics Oasis™ treatment device and a similarly-treated device using a placebo treatment. The study uses a randomized, double-blind design. The effectiveness of the treatments will be assessed using standard audiometric procedures and tinnitus subjective questionnaires. This study will allow the Office of the Surgeon General of the Army to provide direction regarding the Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment Program (NTTP) for alleviation of debilitating tinnitus that adversely affects Soldier deployability and operational performance. Retention of a fit force and improved quality of life for active-duty Soldiers are important issues associated with a successful approach to the treatment of tinnitus.
NCT02829073 — Tinnitus
Status: Recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/tinnitus/NCT02829073/
Variability of Tinnitus Characterization Tools and Investigation of Audiovisual Integration in Tinnitus Perception
Characterizing the nature and severity of tinnitus in individuals presents a particular challenge. The nature of the sound (loudness and pitch) is not necessarily indicative of the effect on quality of life. Different methods are used to measure each parameter. Loudness is measured using a technique called "minimum masking," in which the subject is presented with a broadband white noise and asked to adjust the loudness level until they can no longer hear their tinnitus. Severity of tinnitus is commonly characterized using two questionnaires: the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) and the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI). These questionnaires assess the perceived severity of the tinnitus and the effect on everyday activities and quality of life. A visual analog scale (a scale from 0-10) is used as a general subjective measurement of tinnitus severity. In the first part of this study, we will measure each of these parameters over a series of sessions to establish a baseline variability for each individual. The second part will look at the influence of context-specific visual information on auditory perception. This involves watching silent videos of a person speaking, with and without an additional tone designed to match the subject's tinnitus. The effect of this audiovisual feedback on the subject's perception of tinnitus will be assessed using a subjective rating scale and the minimum masking task.
NCT02717065 — Tinnitus
Status: Withdrawn
http://inclinicaltrials.com/tinnitus/NCT02717065/
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Chronic Tinnitus: Optimization by Stimulation of the Cortical Tinnitus Network
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is used to modulate both the auditory and non-auditory neural pathways contributing to the perception of phantom sounds.
NCT01663324 — Chronic Tinnitus
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/chronic-tinnitus/NCT01663324/
The Akloma Tinnitus Patch in Patients With Manifested Tinnitus (the Aktin Study)
OBJECTIVES: Primary Objective The primary objective will be a decrease of inconvenience with at least 10% for at least 50% of the subjects. Secondary Objectives The secondary objective will be to: To evaluate if the patch can improve the tinnitus patient's quality of life and sleep quality. METHODOLOGY Study Design: An open safety and performance clinical investigation of the antinitus patch in patients with manifested tinnitus. Treatment Duration: 1 patch per day for 3 weeks Primary Endpoint: Tinnitus severity questionnaire (TSQ) Performance Parameters: Tinnitus severity questionnaire (TSQ) and numerical rating scale (NRS) measuring tinnitus annoyance. Quality of life and sleep quality Safety Parameters: Adverse Reactions
NCT01226108 — Tinnitus
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/tinnitus/NCT01226108/
Cost-effectiveness of Multidisciplinary Management of Tinnitus at a Specialised Tinnitus Centre
Background: Tinnitus is a common chronic health condition that affects 10% to 20% of the general population. Among severe sufferers it causes disability in various areas. As a result of the tinnitus quality of life is often impaired. At present there is no cure or uniformly effective treatment, leading to fragmentized and costly tinnitus care. Evidence suggests an integral multidisciplinary approach in treating tinnitus is effective. The main objective of this study is to examine the effectiveness, costs, and cost-effectiveness of an integral treatment provided by a specialized tinnitus center versus usual care. This paper describes the study protocol. Methods/Design: In a randomized controlled clinical trial 198 tinnitus patients will be randomly assigned to a specialized tinnitus care group or a usual care group. Adult tinnitus sufferers referred to the audiological centre are eligible. Included patients will be followed for 12 months. Primary outcome measure is generic quality of life (measured with the Health Utilities Index Mark III). Secondary outcomes are severity of tinnitus, general distress, tinnitus cognitions, tinnitus specific fear, and costs. Based on health state utility outcome data the number of patients to include is 198. Economic evaluation will be from a societal perspective. Discussion/ Conclusion: This is, to our knowledge, the first randomized controlled trial that evaluates an integral treatment of tinnitus that includes a full economic evaluation from a societal perspective. If this intervention proves to be effective and cost-effective, implementation of this intervention is considered and anticipated.
NCT00733044 — Tinnitus
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/tinnitus/NCT00733044/