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Behavioural Intervention

Auditory Mirror Therapy for Tinnitus

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Research Sponsored by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 weeks
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test if a device that flips auditory input can reduce tinnitus and improve hearing.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-80 who have been experiencing chronic tinnitus, which means a constant ringing or noise in the ears, for more than three months. It's not specified if there are any specific exclusions other than age and duration of tinnitus.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing Auditory Mirror Therapy (AMT) using special earmuffs that flip sounds from one ear to the other. The goal is to see if this can help reduce the symptoms of tinnitus.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects aren't detailed here, but since AMT involves non-invasive auditory input redirection, significant side effects may be unlikely compared to drug treatments.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI)
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Minimum Masking Level (MML) and residual inhibition (RI)
Change in Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI)
Change in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Other outcome measures
Auditory Mirror Therapy Questionnaire

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Auditory Mirror Therapy DeviceExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Modified 3M Peltor Tactical 300 Electronic Hearing Protector. The modification consists of connecting the left microphone to the right microphone tab on the circuit board, and vice versa.
Group II: Sham Headphone DevicePlacebo Group1 Intervention
Non-Modified 3M Peltor Tactical 300 Electronic Hearing Protector

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Spaulding Rehabilitation HospitalLead Sponsor
135 Previous Clinical Trials
11,005 Total Patients Enrolled
Harvard UniversityOTHER
230 Previous Clinical Trials
474,575 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is the age limit for enrollment in this experiment greater than fifty years?

"This medical trial has established that the minimum and maximum age for participation is 18 to 80 years old, respectively."

Answered by AI

Is there still capacity in this experiment for participants?

"Affirmative, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov attests that this study is actively recruiting individuals. It was first posted in October of 2022 and more recently updated January 24th 2023 with a need for 50 participants from one medical centre."

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Do I meet the criteria to participate in this clinical investigation?

"The scope of this trial is 50 individuals with tinnitus, aged between 18 and 80. In order to be eligible for the study, subjects must meet these prerequisites: Gender (Male or Female), Age Range (18-80 years old), Chronic Tinnitus (> 3 months)."

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How many participants are being admitted to this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. The clinical trial is currently on the lookout for new participants, as indicated by data from clinicaltrials.gov. Initially posted on October 4th 2022 and most recently updated on January 24th 2023, this study aims to enrol 50 individuals at a single medical center."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Massachusetts
Texas
Washington
Other
What site did they apply to?
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
1
0

Why did patients apply to this trial?

TINITUS IS A BURDEN. Tinnitus drives me nuts. very bad tinnitus since november.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
Looking for a breakthrough in Tennitis. It is Annoying tinitus! Would like too find a cure.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

How often would I need to travel to the trial location?
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Evaluation of Auditory Mirror-therapy for Tinnitus
Nils Clas Linnman 2022. "Evaluation of Auditory Mirror-therapy for Tinnitus". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05710172.
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