Tinnitus

This study will test hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber — for over 30 conditions, including long COVID, Crohn's disease, frostbite, and multiple sclerosis. Researchers will track 100 patients to see if HBOT improves their quality of …

This study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately help diagnose and triage patients with hearing loss and tinnitus, conditions affecting millions in the UK. Researchers will compare AI recommendations to those made by ear, nose, and throat doctors for 1,500 adu…

This study compares sound therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and their combination to help people with chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Sixty adults aged 18-65 with stable health will be randomly assigned to one of three groups for six weeks. The goal is to see w…

Many people with migraine also suffer from tinnitus, a persistent ringing in the ears. This trial will compare two types of migraine preventives—newer anti-CGRP drugs and older medications like antidepressants and blood pressure drugs—to see which better reduces tinnitus symptoms…

This study tests whether a cochlear implant placed just outside the inner ear, near the round window, can safely reduce severe tinnitus that has not responded to standard treatments. Six adults with long-term, high-impact tinnitus will receive the implant in a two-step procedure.…

This study tests whether manual acupuncture can reduce the burden of acute tinnitus compared to sham acupuncture or usual care. Researchers will enroll 180 adults with bothersome tinnitus lasting 2 weeks to 6 months. Participants receive 10 sessions over 4 weeks, and outcomes foc…

This study tests a coordinated rehab program for 74 veterans with head and neck cancer. The program combines standard swallowing therapy with proactive hearing and balance checks and a nurse assessment to find other rehab needs. The goal is to reduce stress and improve well-being…

This study tests a conversational AI system called Fudan Tinnitus Doctor (FTD) for adults with chronic tinnitus. About 256 participants will use either the AI chatbot or a standard digital education program for 30 days. Researchers will measure changes in tinnitus severity, sleep…

This study tests whether acupuncture can reduce the severity of chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears) in adults. Researchers will compare 72 tinnitus patients with healthy volunteers, and track changes in symptoms and brain activity after 10 acupuncture sessions. The goal is to …

This study tests whether injecting a small amount of lidocaine (a numbing medicine) around the ear and jaw can reduce tinnitus severity and related disability. Thirty adults with normal hearing and no other ear conditions will receive the injections and be followed for three mont…

This study tests whether combining physiotherapy, structured exercise, and psychological support can reduce the burden of chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears) in 160 adults aged 18-70. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the 8-week multimodal program or a control g…

This study tests if a new treatment—mild nerve stimulation on the ear plus personalized music—can reduce the annoyance of chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears) better than standard therapy. About 386 adults with bothersome tinnitus for at least 6 months will be randomly assigned…

This study tests whether umPEALUT, a supplement that reduces inflammation, can help people with tinnitus. The researchers believe that inflammation in the ear and brain may cause or worsen the phantom sounds. One hundred adults with tinnitus will receive either the supplement or …

This study investigates the connection between temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Researchers will use 3D jaw imaging and hearing tests in 50 adults to see if jaw bone shape and arthritis are linked to tinnitus. The goal is to better under…