TINNITUS

This study tested a supplement called ACEMg (Soundbites) in 64 adults with sensorineural hearing loss (the most common type) and/or tinnitus. Participants took the supplement daily for 24 weeks and completed hearing tests and surveys at home using a smartphone app. The goal was t…

This study looked for a brain-based marker (biomarker) for chronic tinnitus using EEG brain scans. Researchers compared 560 adults with and without tinnitus to see if brain activity patterns could objectively diagnose the condition. The goal is to replace trial-and-error treatmen…

This study tested whether olanzapine, a medication typically used for mental health conditions, can reduce the discomfort of tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Fifty adults with chronic tinnitus received either olanzapine or a placebo in a crossover design, meaning each person tried…

This study tested whether a special sound pattern (40 Hz bursts) can quiet tinnitus longer than standard sound therapy. 265 adults with chronic tinnitus received both types of sound, and researchers measured how long the relief lasted. They also used EEG to see how the brain resp…

This study tested a smartphone app called Fudan Tinnitus Doctor that uses an AI chatbot to deliver cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic tinnitus. 172 adults with bothersome ringing in the ears used the app daily for 30 days. The goal was to see if the AI-guided conversations …

This study tested whether playing a customized sound for 3 or 20 minutes could temporarily reduce the loudness of tinnitus (ringing in the ears). 45 adults with chronic tinnitus took part. Researchers first found the best sound for each person, then played it for 20 minutes to se…

This study tested a special earmuff device that swaps sound between your left and right ears, called auditory mirror therapy. 56 adults with chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears for over 3 months) wore the device to see if it could reduce their tinnitus distress and loudness. Th…

This study tested a device called Soricle that uses mild nerve stimulation and sound to help people with tinnitus, a condition where you hear ringing or buzzing in your ears. 36 adults used the device daily for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if it reduces the annoyance and impact o…

This study tested whether osteopathic treatment (a type of hands-on therapy) can reduce the discomfort and loudness of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) in people whose tinnitus is linked to muscle or joint issues. Fifty-four adults with tinnitus for at least 6 months received eithe…

This study tested an herbal sleep formula in 108 adults who have trouble sleeping and hear ringing in their ears (tinnitus) but do not want to take sleeping pills. Participants took either a low dose, high dose, or placebo capsules daily for 3 months. Researchers measured changes…

This early study tested a single 6-hour intravenous dose of brexanolone in 10 adults with tinnitus (ringing in the ears). The main goal was to check safety and tolerability, with a secondary look at whether the drug reduces perceived loudness. Results are not yet available, but t…

This early study tested a new implant device for people with severe, long-lasting tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Nine adults with severe tinnitus received the implant to see if it was safe and could reduce their symptoms. The study focused on safety and measured changes in tinni…

This study tested whether two combinations of migraine medications can reduce the severity of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) in 78 adults with moderate to severe symptoms. Participants took the drugs or a placebo for 8 weeks, and researchers measured changes in tinnitus impact us…

This study tested whether injections of Xeomin (a botulinum toxin) into the muscles around the ear can reduce the ringing sensation of tinnitus. 41 adults with persistent tinnitus received either the injection or a placebo. The main goal was to see if the treatment improved their…

This study tested whether ketamine, a drug that blocks a brain chemical called NMDA, can help people with tinnitus (ringing in the ears). 42 adults with hearing loss and tinnitus received both ketamine and a placebo on different days. Researchers used brain scans to measure chang…

This study tested a device that gently stimulates the ear to see if it can reduce the bother of chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears). 40 adults with moderate to severe tinnitus were randomly assigned to use either the active device or a sham (fake) device for 8 weeks. Both grou…

This study tested two online programs—cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness—to help adults cope with the distress caused by tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Sixty-seven participants were randomly assigned to CBT, mindfulness, or a waiting list. The goal was to see if …

This study tested a new way to treat tinnitus (ringing in the ears) by combining gentle electrical brain stimulation with white noise. 35 adults with chronic tinnitus received either real or fake (sham) treatment to see if it could lower the loudness and distress of their symptom…

This study tested a short-term electrical stimulation on the inner ear to see if it could safely and effectively reduce tinnitus (ringing in the ears) in 25 adults with severe, disruptive tinnitus. The goal was to find the best spot for stimulation to help design a future implant…

This pilot study tested a non-invasive white noise wearable device in 20 UK military veterans who had tinnitus for at least three months. The goal was to see if the device could reduce tinnitus symptoms and related mental health difficulties over one month. Results will help deci…

This study tested whether people with tinnitus could tell if they were receiving real or fake (sham) ultrasound stimulation to the vagus nerve in the ear. Twenty adults with constant tinnitus for at least six months took part. The goal was to see how well the blinding worked and …

This study looked at the electronic health records of 3,345 adults with tinnitus to find patterns and risk factors for different subtypes of the condition. Researchers used data from three hospitals in China to build prediction models. The goal was to improve how doctors classify…