Clinical trials
Tinnitus clinical trials
Below are recruiting tinnitus clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 48 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06628414Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for tinnitus relief
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with tinnitus. Volunteers will receive either real or fake stimulation to see if it reduces tinnitus symptoms.
NottinghamAges 18 years+ - NCT06635967Recruiting
TMS for chronic tinnitus
This study tests whether repeated magnetic pulses (TMS) can help people with ongoing tinnitus. If you have had tinnitus for at least 3 months and it bothers you enough to score 38 or more on the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), you may be eligible.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - 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 - 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 - NCT06776705Recruiting
Low-intensity ultrasound for sleep problems in chronic tinnitus
This trial tests if a gentle ultrasound treatment can improve sleep in people with ongoing tinnitus. It focuses on older adults who have had tinnitus for at least 3 months and struggle with sleep.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 60–85 - 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 - NCT06880367Recruiting
Sound training for tinnitus relief
This trial tests whether a sound-based training program (called Siopi) can reduce tinnitus. It uses brain wave recordings to see how the training changes brain activity.
OrléansAges 18–84 - 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+ - NCT07106593Recruiting
Talk therapy for PTSD and tinnitus after concussion
This study tests a type of talk therapy for people with both PTSD and chronic tinnitus that started after a mild head injury. The therapy aims to help reduce symptoms of both conditions together.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07183826Recruiting
Online mindfulness therapy for chronic tinnitus
This trial tests an online mindfulness program (iMBCT) to help people with chronic tinnitus manage their symptoms. If you have had tinnitus for at least 3 months and it bothers you, you may be able to join from home.
WarsawAges 18 years+ - NCT07211711Recruiting
Splint therapy for tinnitus linked to jaw joint issues
This trial tests if a custom mouthpiece (occlusal splint) can relieve ringing in the ears (tinnitus) that started along with jaw or face pain (TMD). It aims to see if stabilizing the jaw helps reduce both the noise in your ears and the discomfort.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07435298Recruiting
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for chronic tinnitus
This trial tests if navigated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-invasive brain stimulation technique) can help reduce chronic tinnitus symptoms. It aims to find a safe and effective treatment option for people with persistent ringing in the ears.
SingaporeAges 21–80 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06355102Enrolling by invitation
Study of tinnitus after sudden hearing loss using brain scans
This study uses brain imaging (fMRI) and blood tests to understand why some people with sudden hearing loss develop tinnitus (ringing in the ears) while others do not. It may help researchers find better ways to prevent or treat tinnitus.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT04382807Enrolling by invitation
Online group counseling for long-term ringing in the ears
This trial tests an internet-based group counseling program for people who have had ongoing (chronic) tinnitus—ringing or other sounds in the ears. It may help you learn coping strategies and reduce how much the condition affects your daily life.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT07515781Recruiting
VivaStent for Pulsatile Tinnitus Caused by Vein Narrowing
This study tests a stent (a small metal tube) placed in a narrowed vein in the brain to treat pulsatile tinnitus—a rhythmic ringing or whooshing sound in one ear that matches your heartbeat. The stent may improve blood flow and reduce or stop the sound.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05946577Recruiting
Links tinnitus and hearing changes after head and neck cancer treatment
This study looks at how tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hearing problems may develop after radiotherapy alone or with certain chemotherapy for high-risk head and neck cancer. The goal is to better understand who is more likely to experience these side effects.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07560280Recruiting
Tinnitus from Jugular Vein Narrowing: Diagnosis and Surgery Study
This study evaluates whether neck vein narrowing causes a specific type of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and tests surgical treatment. If you have persistent tinnitus and imaging shows a narrowed jugular vein, this trial may help determine if surgery could help.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06726928Recruiting
Stent for pulsatile tinnitus from narrowed head vein
This trial tests a special stent (a small mesh tube) placed in a narrowed vein in the head to stop a bothersome whooshing sound in the ear (pulsatile tinnitus) that hasn't gone away.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06583395Enrolling by invitation
Meditation retreat study with fitness tracker
This trial studies people attending a 7-day meditation retreat to see how meditation affects well-being. You will wear a fitness tracker and answer surveys.
Palm Desert, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT03101722Enrolling by invitation
Huperzine A for hearing loss, tinnitus, and mild memory issues
This trial tests whether huperzine A can improve hearing-related symptoms along with tinnitus (ringing) and mild cognitive (memory/thinking) problems. If you have mild-to-moderate hearing loss plus bothersome constant tinnitus and some cognitive decline, this study may help researchers see if the treatment makes a difference.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 60 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for tinnitus?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 48 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.