Talk therapy for PTSD and tinnitus after concussion
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Mental health clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are an active duty military member or veteran with PTSD
- You have had at least one mild traumatic brain injury (concussion)
- You have had bothersome ringing or other sounds in your ears (tinnitus) for at least 3 months
- Your tinnitus is likely related to a head injury
- You are not currently in other talk therapy for PTSD
- You do not have severe hearing loss, recent suicidal thoughts, or other major mental health crises
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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