Vagus nerve stimulation with music therapy for chronic tinnitus
This study tests whether a combination of gentle ear nerve stimulation and specially designed music can reduce the symptoms of chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears). It may help people who have had tinnitus for at least 6 months and are bothered by it.
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Who can take part
- You have had tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears) as your main problem for 6 months or longer.
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- Your tinnitus pitch is within the range that can be tested (125-8000 Hz).
- Your hearing loss is not severe (hearing threshold of 70 dB or less).
- Your tinnitus significantly affects your daily life (score of 38 or more on a standard questionnaire).
- You do not have certain ear conditions (like conductive hearing loss, middle ear surgery history, pulsatile tinnitus from blood vessel issues, or Meniere's disease).
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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