Phone app vs. talking therapy for tinnitus relief
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have had tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears) for at least 3 months
- Your tinnitus is constant, not linked to a pulse or heartbeat
- You have a smartphone that can run the Oto app
- Your doctor offered you tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) as a treatment option
- You are not currently receiving other tinnitus treatments like hearing aids or CBT
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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