Clinical trials
Tinnitus clinical trials
Below are recruiting tinnitus clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 45 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06641999Recruiting
Tinnitus implant study for adults with chronic tinnitus and hearing loss
This trial tests if a special implant can reduce tinnitus loudness in adults who have had chronic tinnitus for at least 6 months and have some hearing loss. You may qualify if your tinnitus is severe and not helped by standard treatments like hearing aids or therapy.
Edegem, BelgiumAges 18 years+ - NCT07788638Recruiting
Neurofeedback training for tinnitus relief
This study tests a non-invasive brain training method called neurofeedback to help reduce the distress caused by tinnitus, which is a constant ringing or buzzing in the ears. If you have bothersome tinnitus, this treatment might help you feel better.
Urbana, IllinoisAges 18–70 - NCT07393880Recruiting
Sound and training for chronic tinnitus
This trial combines sound therapy with electrical stimulation and auditory training to reduce chronic tonal tinnitus. It may help if you have had constant ringing in your ears for more than 3 months but less than 5 years.
Dublin, DublinAges 18–80 - NCT07298499Enrolling by invitation
Hearing aids and sound therapy for tinnitus
This trial tests using hearing aids with built-in tinnitus maskers to see if they help adults who have both hearing loss and ringing in the ears. It aims to find out if these devices improve hearing and reduce tinnitus symptoms.
Broomfield, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06623123RecruitingPhase 3
Phone app vs. talking therapy for tinnitus relief
This trial compares a smartphone app called Oto to standard talking therapies for treating tinnitus. If you have had tinnitus for at least 3 months and can use an app, this study may help you find relief.
Stevenage, HertfordshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07071480Recruiting
Noninvasive sound therapy for chronic tinnitus
This trial tests a noninvasive device to reduce the loudness and burden of chronic tinnitus. It may help people who have constant tinnitus and are not currently using other treatments.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07017998Recruiting
External device therapy for constant tinnitus
This study tests a new external device designed to help manage constant tinnitus. It is for adults aged 18–55 who have had bothersome ringing in their ears for at least a month and are not currently receiving other tinnitus treatments.
Bozeman, MontanaAges 18–55 - NCT05453019Recruiting
Cochlear implants and changes in tinnitus symptoms
This study looks at whether a cochlear implant affects tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and related symptoms. It compares people who had tinnitus before surgery with people who did not.
Beijing, FranceAges 16–90 - NCT02630589Recruiting
Brain implant for severe one-sided ringing that harms daily life
This trial tests an implant that sends sound signals to the brainstem to reduce severe ringing in one ear. It may help people whose one-sided tinnitus has lasted over a year and did not improve with usual treatments like hearing aids and CBT.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT06364670Recruiting
Acupuncture for tinnitus: brain imaging study
This study is testing whether acupuncture can help treat tinnitus by using a special brain imaging technique (fNIRS) to see how the brain responds. It may help find out who benefits most from acupuncture.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–60 - NCT07711639Recruiting
Tinnitus treatment with nerve stimulation
This trial tests a non-invasive treatment that stimulates a nerve in your ear or foot (called taVNS) to see if it helps reduce tinnitus. It is for people whose main problem is tinnitus and who have normal hearing in both ears.
Hualien CityAges 18–75 - NCT07702149Recruiting
Diet for Behcet's disease patients with ringing in the ears
This trial tests whether a special diet can help ringing in the ears (tinnitus) in people with Behcet's disease who also have obesity. The goal is to see if dietary changes reduce tinnitus symptoms.
Giza, DokkiAges 40–55 - NCT06702085Recruiting
Lifestyle changes for older adults with tinnitus and metabolic syndrome
This study tests whether lifestyle changes (like diet and exercise) can help older adults who have both metabolic syndrome and chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears). It is for people 65 and older with class 1 obesity and long-term ear ringing in both ears.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 65–75 - NCT06401993Recruiting
Brain connection study of tinnitus treatment with Chinese medicine
This study tests a traditional Chinese medicine treatment called 'Dao qi Tong Luo' for chronic tinnitus. It uses a safe brain scan (fNIRS) to see how the treatment affects brain connections related to hearing.
HangzhouAges 20–55 - NCT06716125Recruiting
Lifestyle changes for obese men with sexual and hearing issues
This trial tests whether lifestyle changes can help obese men who have both sexual difficulties and ringing in the ears. It might improve your overall health and these symptoms.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 35–45 - NCT04717388Recruiting
Study brain and feelings in people with tinnitus
This study looks at how tinnitus affects the brain, thinking, and emotional well-being. It compares people with chronic tinnitus to people without tinnitus (including a group related to a specific type of epilepsy surgery).
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT04296097Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for severe, steady disabling tinnitus
This study tests whether deep brain stimulation (a device that sends controlled signals to the brain) can reduce severe, constant tinnitus that has not improved with usual treatments. It may help lower the loudness distress and improve daily quality of life for people whose tinnitus is especially disabling.
GrenobleAges 18–75 - NCT07567274Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
DMSO Therapy for Ringing in Ears After COVID
This trial tests a combination therapy using DMSO (a chemical that penetrates tissues) mixed with several medications to treat persistent ringing in the ears (tinnitus) that developed or worsened after COVID-19 infection or vaccination. If you have bothersome tinnitus linked to long COVID or vaccine injury and haven't responded to previous treatments, this study may help.
Ithaca, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT07489807Recruiting
Can mild hearing aids help with tinnitus?
This study tests if mild-gain hearing aids can reduce bothersome tinnitus in people with normal hearing. It aims to see if wearing these devices improves your tinnitus perception.
LyngbyAges 18 years+ - NCT07472023Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Stem cell therapy for hearing loss and tinnitus
This trial tests a regenerative stem cell treatment for people with hearing loss, tinnitus, or inner ear injury. It aims to see if the therapy can improve hearing or reduce symptoms.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT06803095Recruiting
Walking with a dog for tinnitus relief in sleep apnea
This study tests whether walking with a dog can help reduce tinnitus complaints in people who have mild sleep apnea and are overweight. It aims to see if this simple, enjoyable activity can improve your symptoms.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 30–45 - NCT05679271Recruiting
Stent treatment for low-grade dural AV fistula causing ringing
This trial tests whether placing a small tube (stent) inside a brain vein-sinus can reduce a pulsating ringing sound caused by a “dural arteriovenous fistula” (DAVF). It’s for people whose tinnitus matches the DAVF location and who meet imaging and medication safety requirements.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT06895824Recruiting
Tracking body sensations for tinnitus relief
This trial tests a new therapy that helps people with tinnitus learn to track body sensations. It may help reduce distress by changing how you relate to the ringing in your ears.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07267455Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for chronic tinnitus
This study tests a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called personalized transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to see if it can reduce the loudness or annoyance of chronic tinnitus. Participation involves daily sessions for 5 days at the hospital.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for tinnitus?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 45 recruiting tinnitus studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a tinnitus trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a tinnitus trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.