Notched Noise Therapy for Tinnitus
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial uses a special sound therapy to help Veterans with chronic tinnitus. The therapy involves listening to sounds with a specific part removed to help reduce the ringing in the ears. The goal is to find out if this method can effectively lower the loudness of tinnitus and improve overall well-being. This sound therapy has been suggested to be effective for relieving tinnitus.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It is best to discuss this with the study coordinators or your doctor.
Is Notched Noise Therapy safe for humans?
How does Notched Noise Therapy for Tinnitus differ from other treatments?
Notched Noise Therapy is unique because it uses sound with a specific frequency range removed (notched) to target the tinnitus frequency, potentially reducing tinnitus loudness more effectively than other sound therapies. This personalized approach contrasts with conventional treatments that use constant broadband noise or nature sounds, which may not be as effective for all individuals.23456
What data supports the effectiveness of Notched Noise Therapy for Tinnitus?
Research shows that using notched noise, which is sound with a specific frequency removed, can significantly reduce the loudness of tinnitus over time compared to other types of sound therapy. This suggests that personalized sound treatments like notched noise therapy can be effective for managing tinnitus.23457
Who Is on the Research Team?
Candice Manning Quinn, PhD AuD
Principal Investigator
Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Veterans with constant tinnitus and hearing loss, who can communicate in English and understand the study. They must have a specific level of hearing threshold loss, tinnitus within certain frequencies, no middle-ear disease, and be mentally capable to participate as shown by their MMSE score.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive acoustic therapy using ear-level devices for 8 weeks, with outcome measures assessed at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for maintenance of effects without receiving acoustic therapy for 4 weeks, with assessments at 12 weeks
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Broadband Noise
- Hearing Aid
- Notched Noise Therapy
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
VA Office of Research and Development
Lead Sponsor