Tinnitus from Jugular Vein Narrowing: Diagnosis and Surgery Study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study evaluates whether neck vein narrowing causes a specific type of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and tests surgical treatment. If you have persistent tinnitus and imaging shows a narrowed jugular vein, this trial may help determine if surgery could help.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–75 years old
- Tinnitus (ringing in ears) or related symptoms lasting at least 3 months
- Imaging test (ultrasound or CT scan) showing at least 50% narrowing of the internal jugular vein in your neck
- Other common causes of tinnitus ruled out by your doctor
- No brain surgery history or brain tumors
- No severe heart, liver, or kidney disease
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