Standard therapy for ringing in the ears and quality of life
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at whether the usual care for tinnitus (ringing in the ears) can improve symptoms, disability, and quality of life. It may help if you have tinnitus and a normal ear exam.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
- Your eardrum moves normally (type A tympanogram) and you have no hearing gap between air and bone conduction.
- You do not have conditions that cause objective tinnitus, like otosclerosis, chronic ear infections, acoustic tumor, or Meniere's disease.
- You have not had ear surgery or head trauma in the past.
- You do not have severe heart, kidney, or liver failure, or uncontrolled arrhythmia.
- You do not have total permanent hearing loss or neuropsychiatric diseases.
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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