Manual therapy vs. tinnitus retraining therapy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study compares two non-invasive treatments for chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears) that is linked to neck or jaw movements. It aims to see which therapy better reduces tinnitus symptoms and improves quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had tinnitus (ringing in the ears) for at least 3 months.
- Your tinnitus changes with head, neck, or jaw movements, or when certain neck muscles are pressed.
- You have normal middle ear function (tested by a hearing specialist).
- You have not had manual therapy, tinnitus retraining therapy, or other tinnitus treatments in the last 3 months.
- You are not pregnant and do not have serious neck problems or other conditions that would make manual therapy unsafe.
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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