Cochlear implants and changes in tinnitus symptoms
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are between 16 and 90 years old
- You are getting a cochlear implant at the China PLA General Hospital auditory implant center
- Before surgery, you either had tinnitus for more than 3 months or had no tinnitus
- Your cochlear implant brand is one of these: MED-EL, Cochlear, Advanced Bionics, or Nurotron
- Your tinnitus is from an ear-related cause (not from problems like blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid issues, or cholesterol)
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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