Tinnitus

This study tests an experimental device called the Tinnitus Implant System for adults with moderate to severe chronic tinnitus. The implant is placed behind the ear and sends electrical signals to the hearing nerve. Researchers will measure how much tinnitus loudness changes over…

This study tests whether combining sound therapy with mild electrical stimulation inside the ear can reduce or temporarily stop tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Researchers will enroll 100 adults who have had tinnitus for at least 6 months. Participants will listen to sounds and r…

This study tests a new way to treat chronic tinnitus by pairing gentle electrical stimulation on the back of the head with a listening exercise. One hundred adults with constant ringing in the ears will be randomly assigned to receive real or fake stimulation combined with active…

This study tests whether mild-gain hearing aids (boosting sound by about 8 decibels) can reduce the distress and loudness of tinnitus in adults with normal hearing. Fifteen participants will try both the active device and a placebo (no amplification) for three weeks each. The goa…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can reduce the ringing or buzzing of chronic tinnitus. Fifty adults with tinnitus will receive 10 real and 10 fake (sham) treatments in random order, with a two-week break in between. An MRI scan is us…

This study tests whether etanercept, a drug that blocks inflammation, can reduce the severity of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) caused by blast or noise exposure or traumatic brain injury. About 88 adults with moderate to severe tinnitus will receive either the drug or a placebo …

This study tests a safe, low-dose electrical brain stimulation technique called tDCS to see if it can reduce the loudness and distress of tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Forty adults with tinnitus will receive multiple sessions, and researchers will measure changes in symptoms an…

This study tests if a noninvasive cooling device can safely relieve tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Forty adults with chronic tinnitus will use the ReBound device for 30 minutes in one session and then at home for six months. Researchers will compare their symptoms to a control g…

This study tests whether a 5-week audio-proprio-phonatory training program can reduce the daily-life disability caused by chronic tinnitus. 56 adults with tinnitus will either receive the training or not, and researchers will use brain wave recordings (EEG) and questionnaires to …

This study tests whether a personalized form of brain stimulation (TMS) can better reduce chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears) than the standard approach. 116 adults with bothersome tinnitus for over 6 months will receive five days of stimulation, with their progress tracked fo…

This study looks at whether changes in brain waves can objectively measure tinnitus improvement after using a non-invasive device. The device delivers sound through headphones and mild electrical pulses to the tongue. Twenty-four adults with chronic tinnitus will use the device d…

This study tests whether a stabilizing occlusal splint (a type of mouthguard) can reduce tinnitus (ringing in the ears) in people who also have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. Researchers will compare the real splint to a placebo splint in 63 adults over 4 months, measuri…

This study tests a 6-week, internet-based mindfulness program for adults with chronic tinnitus—a condition that can cause anxiety, depression, and poor quality of life. The program includes guided meditations and cognitive exercises, with no therapist support. Researchers will co…

This study tests a personalized sound therapy for people with chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears lasting over 6 months). Researchers will use each participant's hearing loss and tinnitus pitch to create custom audio signals. The goal is to see if this acoustic stimulation redu…

This study looks at a type of tinnitus called somatosensory tinnitus, where ringing in the ears changes with head, neck, or jaw movements. Researchers are testing whether physical therapy, sound-based therapy, or a combination of both can help. The study involves 72 veterans with…

This study tests whether a mild cooling device worn on the head for 30 minutes can reduce the severity of chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Eighty adults with constant tinnitus will either receive the cooling therapy or a sham device. Researchers will measure changes in tin…

This study surveys 500 adults with chronic tinnitus to understand their preferences about a future brain implant that could ease their symptoms. Participants answer questions about their willingness to undergo surgery, accept risks, and pay for such a device. The results will hel…

This early-phase study will give IV lidocaine to 40 adults with or without tinnitus and hearing loss, then use fMRI to see how the drug changes brain activity. Participants act as their own control, comparing scans before and after the infusion. The goal is to identify neural net…