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NCT Number: NCT00628316

Effects of Caffeine in Tinnitus

Caffeine intake is reported by many authors to enhance the perception of tinnitus. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of 1 month caffeine intake reduction in the scores of validated questionnaire Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) and in a visual-analog scale (VAS).

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Key information

Conditions

Tinnitus Ear Diseases Hearing Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sensation Disorders Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculdade de Medicina de Valença, Valença, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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About this study

A group of 50 patients who takes more than 3 small cups (50 ml) of caffeine daily and have tinnitus will be asked to reduce caffeine intake for 1 month. Scores of THI and VAS will be taken before and after this period.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • tinnitus for more than 6 months
  • THI > 38
  • no central acting drugs in the last 6 months
  • tympanogram type A-n
  • daily intake of caffeine greater than 150 ml

Exclusion criteria

  • vascular and muscular tinnitus
  • concomitant TMJ disorders
  • abnormal otoscopy
  • mixed and conductive hearing losses
  • Ménière disease

Treatment and study plan

Caffeine

Dietary Supplement

caffeine daily intake will be reduced form 150 ml per day

Primary outcomes

  1. Tinnitus Handicap Inventory

    Time frame: 30 days

Secondary outcomes

  1. Visual Analog Scale

    Time frame: 30 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Faculdade de Medicina de Valenca

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Caffeine Consumption on Tinnitus Perception

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Mar 5, 2008
Registry last updated
Mar 22, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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