Tinnitus, Subjective

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Advanced Neurofeedback for Tinnitus

This study investigates neurofeedback as a potential treatment for chronic tinnitus. Neurofeedback is a non-invasive method that aims to regulate brain activity and may help reduce tinnitus symptoms and the distress associated with them. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of this treatment. The study duration is approximately nine months, including follow-up assessments. Participants attend 25 study visits, consisting of 20 neurofeedback treatment sessions and 5 assessment appointments. The study follows a randomized, placebo-controlled crossover design, meaning all participants receive both active neurofeedback and placebo neurofeedback in different sequences. The placebo provides feedback that is not based on real-time brain activity and serves as a control to ensure reliable scientific results. Direct personal benefits cannot be guaranteed; however, participation may contribute to improved understanding and future treatment of tinnitus. A reduction in tinnitus symptoms is possible. Neurofeedback is an established and safe, non-invasive technique. The specific method examined in this study is newly developed and has not yet been tested. Although no significant side effects are currently known, unforeseen risks cannot be entirely excluded. Overall, the study is classified as a low-risk clinical trial.

Participants needed: 24
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Age: 18-65Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: University of ZurichUpdated: Sep 21, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Healthy female or male or diverse patients 18 years to 65 years of age [+5]

Hyperacusis [+9]

Status: Recruiting

Non-Invasive Neurofeedback Training to Alleviate Tinnitus Distress

The broad goals of this project are to apply and validate the therapeutic utility of neurofeedback-guided intervention for tinnitus and its associated psychological sufferings. In this project, the investigators will evaluate whether targeted (non-auditory networks) neurofeedback-based training can restore emotional and cognitive health for individuals with bothersome tinnitus. The investigators will also link individual tinnitus scores with objective brain imaging measures before, during, and after the intervention. The investigators will accomplish these goals by using a combined brain imaging and behavioral experimental framework.

Participants needed: 20
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Age: 18-70Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUpdated: Aug 26, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Non-pulsatile tinnitus for at least 6 months, [+2]

Clinically diagnosed dementia or Parkinson's disease, [+7]

Status: Recruiting

External Therapy for Tinnitus Management

The goal of this remote interventional clinical study is to investigate the use of mild therapeutic hypothermia devices for the symptomatic relief of chronic tinnitus. The main aims of the study are: 1. Ascertain the effects of MTH in chronic tinnitus patients using questionnaires measuring tinnitus severity and intervention-related change. 2. Ascertain the comfort and acceptability of the hypothermia device and therapy. Participants with chronic tinnitus will wear the mild therapeutic hypothermia therapy devices for a single 30 minute session. Researchers will compare results from those receiving therapy to those from a control group.

Participants needed: 80
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Age: 18-55Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Restorear Devices LLCUpdated: Jul 28, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Adults 18-55 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent form with... [+3]

Very mild tinnitus (THI values <12); [+7]

Status: Recruiting

Noninvasive Therapy for Tinnitus

The goal of this interventional clinical study is to establish mild therapeutic hypothermia, delivered non-invasively to the structures of the inner ear, as a safe and repeatable therapeutic method for symptomatic relief of tinnitus. The study will assess both objective and subjective measures to address two main aims: 1. Ascertain the benefits of mild therapeutic hypothermia for symptomatic relief of chronic tinnitus in participants using the ReBound hypothermia device. 2. Ascertain the benefits of mild therapeutic hypothermia for symptom management in chronic tinnitus participants over six months using the ReBound device. Participants will wear the ReBound hypothermia device for 30 minutes in a single session. Researchers will compare results from those receiving the therapy to those from a control group (sham therapy). Participants will also use the device in-home for 6 months and monitor their symptoms with online surveys.

Participants needed: 40
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Restorear Devices LLCUpdated: Jul 9, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Adults aged 18 years or older at the time of signing the consent form [+3]

Severe anxiety, score ≥ 15 on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) [+14]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Wet Cupping Therapy as an Integrative Medicine Treatment for Subjective Tinnitus

Cupping therapy is an ancient complementary medicine therapy. It was a cornerstone in many ancient healing systems, including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Unani Medicine, Traditional Korean Medicine, and Islamic Medicine. Previous pilot randomized controlled trials reported promising effects of adding cupping therapy in the management of tinnitus and hearing loss. This trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of wet cupping as a complementary treatment in the management of chronic subjective tinnitus with or without hearing loss. Materials and Methods: The study participants will be 142 patients suffering from subjective and continuous tinnitus aged from 21 to 65 years. Participants will be randomly assigned into an interventional group (71) or a control group (71). This study is a randomized controlled study. All participants will read and sign the informed consent. Intention to treat and changes in the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) between groups will be the primary outcome. Hearing Level (HL) and adverse events related to wet cupping will be the secondary outcomes. Data will be collected on required forms. Statistical analysis will also be performed. Descriptive analysis will also be represented, showing the demographic information. This clinical trial is a large clinical trial which will be based on a previously conducted pilot trial at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC).

Participants needed: 142
Trial details
Age: 21-65Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Hamad Medical CorporationUpdated: Jul 6, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Adults aged 21 to 65 years old. [+2]

Objective, acute or intermittent tinnitus. [+7]

Status: Recruiting

Bimodal Electrical-Sound Stimulation and Auditory Training for Chronic Tonal Tinnitus

This study tests whether pairing non-invasive stimulation of the greater occipital nerve (NITESGON) with an attentionally demanding auditory frequency discrimination training task reduces tinnitus loudness and tinnitus-related distress. One hundred adults with chronic tonal tinnitus will be randomised to one of four groups in a 2×2 factorial design: real versus sham NITESGON and active versus passive listening during auditory stimulation. Participants complete eight sessions across four weeks, with outcomes assessed at baseline, end of treatment, 28 days post-treatment, and 6 months post-treatment.

Participants needed: 100
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Age: 18-80Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: University of Dublin, Trinity CollegeUpdated: Apr 3, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Adults aged 18-80 years [+6]

Objective tinnitus or predominantly somatic tinnitus [+16]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Multimodal Therapy for Somatosensory Tinnitus

Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears) affects approximately 10-15% of the adult population and significantly reduces quality of life in many patients. In a substantial proportion of cases, tinnitus is associated with dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and cervical spine - this subtype is called somatosensory tinnitus. This randomised controlled trial investigates the effectiveness of a multimodal intervention combining: (1) physiotherapy targeting TMJ and cervical spine dysfunction, (2) a structured combined exercise program (aerobic + resistance + breathing), and (3) psychological support (cognitive-behavioural psychoeducation) in patients with chronic somatosensory tinnitus. The study also examines the acute effects of different types and intensities of physical exercise on tinnitus perception, and performs psychometric validation of Czech-language tinnitus assessment questionnaires. Participants (N=160, aged 18-70 years) will be randomly assigned to either the multimodal intervention group (8 weeks, 5 sessions/week) or a control group. Follow-up assessments will be conducted at 3, 12, and 24 months. The primary outcome is the change in the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) score.

Participants needed: 160
Trial details
Age: 18-70Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Charles University, Czech RepublicUpdated: Mar 12, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Age 18-70 years (inclusive) [+9]

Objective or pulsatile tinnitus [+27]

Status: Recruiting

Neuromodulatory Effects of Audio-proprio-phonatory Reinforcement Training on Subjective Tinnitus, Demonstrated by High-density Electroencephalogram (HD EEG)

Our ecological approach to neuromodulation in the field of "acouphonology" empowers tinnitus patients to act as their own source of sound stimuli through audio-proprio-phonatory reinforcement (APPR). By engaging in self-phonations, individuals uncoverthe vast potential for sound production, which can effectively mask their tinnitus or induce residual inhibition, all without relying on external sources. This clinical study aims to illustrate the positive impact of audio-proprio-phonatory reinforcement training on individuals suffering from chronic subjective tinnitus. This will be further supported and quantified through high-definition electroencephalography (HD EEG) as we explore the relationship between changes in connectivity within specific brain regions and the varying degrees of response to the therapeutic protocol.

Participants needed: 56
Trial details
Age: 18-84Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional d'OrléansUpdated: Dec 30, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Person who agreed to participate in the study and gave consent [+8]

Patient suffering from objective tinnitus [+11]

Status: Recruiting

Efficacy of Walking Exercise With Dog on Tinnitus Complaints in Sleep Apnea (Obstructive Sleep Apnea)

there is evidence that tinnitus (chronic subjective form) is highly prevalent among patients with obstructive sleep apnea. exercise is recommneded in chronic subjective form) and obstructive sleep apnea. walking with dog increase adherence to walking to maintain continuity of physical activity

Participants needed: 40
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Age: 30-45Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Cairo UniversityUpdated: Jan 31, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

obese persons [+3]

body mass index more than 40 kg/m2. [+4]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Efficacy of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation Paired With Tailor-Made Notched Music Therapy Versus Tailor-made Notched Music Training for Chronic Subjective Tinnitus

This clinical study is a prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical study. Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat sen University was the central unit, and Nanjing First Hospital, Sun Yat Sen people's Hospital, Guanfzhou Panyu central Hospital and Zhuhai integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine hospital were the cooperative units. In this study, 388 patients with chronic subjective tinnitus were recruited. In view of chronic subjective tinnitus, a common ear disease, the study gave the patients three months of treatment with transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation paired with tailor-made notched music therapy or tailor-made notched music training alone. By comparing the changes of subjective scale scores related to tinnitus before and after treatment in patients receiving two different therapies, such as THI, VAS, BAI, BDI, PSQI, to evaluate the efficacy of the two therapies, so as to judge whether transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation paired with tailor-made notched music therapy is better than tailor-made notched music training alone. In addition, the study will continue to follow up the patients after the treatment for one year to observe the difference in the long-term sustained efficacy of the two therapies. This clinical study will also evaluate the two therapies from the perspective of compliance and safety, and explore the factors that affect the efficacy of the two therapies.

Participants needed: 388
Trial details
Age: 18-60Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen UniversityUpdated: Nov 27, 2023
Eligibility criteria

Patients with tinnitus as the main complaint: the patients subjectively feel the... [+4]

Patients with conductive deafness, history of middle ear surgery, pulsatile tinn... [+1]