Deep brain stimulation for severe, steady disabling tinnitus
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 to 75 years old
- You have permanent tinnitus (constant), not coming and going, and not linked to a balance/inner-ear problem
- Your tinnitus is severe: loudness distress is at least 7 out of 10 on a visual scale, and your THI quality-of-life score is above 76
- Your tinnitus has resisted standard treatments (treatment has not worked)
- You can have surgery safely: no major medical problems that would make anesthesia/surgery unsafe, and you can do MRI/CT scans if needed
- You should not be on certain blood-thinning medicines around the surgery dates, and you must not have pregnancy or unable-to-verify contraception if applicable
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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