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NCT Number: NCT00124800

The Effect of Tinnitus Retraining Therapy on Subjective and Objective Measures of Chronic Tinnitus

The objective of this study is to examine the efficacy of tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) as a treatment of chronic tinnitus in people with limited hearing loss. The study design is prospective, randomized, double-blind, with repeated measures. The null hypothesis states there will be no difference in subjective measures of tinnitus severity between subjects treated with standard TRT and subjects treated with sham TRT.

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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–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Springfield, Illinois, 62794, United States

About this study

The specific aims of the study are to:

  • Evaluate the efficacy of TRT in reducing the objective magnitude of tinnitus.
  • Evaluate the efficacy of TRT in reducing the subjective awareness and impact of tinnitus.
  • Determine the therapeutic time course of improvement in tinnitus.
  • Determine the long-term improvement in tinnitus derived from TRT.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Chronic non-pulsatile tinnitus

Exclusion criteria

  • Hyperacusis
  • Subjective hearing loss
  • Objective hearing loss with pure tone average greater than 35 dB sound pressure level (SPL)
  • Evidence of significant depression or suicidal ideation

Treatment and study plan

Tinnitus retraining therapy

Behavioral

Sound therapy and counseling

Sound Therapy

Device

sound therapy and counselling

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in objective measure of tinnitus loudness using psychoacoustic matching task

    Time frame: 18 months

  2. Change in subjective handicap rating of tinnitus using a standardized questionnaire

    Time frame: 18 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in subjective ratings of tinnitus loudness, annoyance and awareness

    Time frame: 18 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Tinnitus Research Consortium

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2005
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2009
First posted
Jul 28, 2005
Registry last updated
Sep 24, 2009

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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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