Brain-scan study of IV lidocaine for tinnitus
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This early study uses an MRI/brain scan to see how IV lidocaine affects brain activity in people with tinnitus, and also compares it with people without tinnitus or with different hearing patterns. It may help researchers understand whether lidocaine could change tinnitus signals in the brain.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older and able to give consent
- Speak English and be able to complete study questionnaires
- Fit one of these groups: normal hearing without tinnitus, normal hearing with tinnitus, one-sided hearing loss with one-sided tinnitus, or both-sided hearing loss with both-sided tinnitus
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Be able to safely get an MRI (no serious claustrophobia and no metal/ferromagnetic items that can’t be removed)
- Be able to receive IV lidocaine safely (no lidocaine allergy and no key heart or seizure risks)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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