Can a 40 hz burst of sound silence tinnitus?

NCT ID NCT06646302

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a special 40 Hz burst of sound can provide longer-lasting relief from tinnitus (ringing in the ears) compared to standard continuous sound therapy. Researchers enrolled 265 adults with chronic tinnitus and used EEG to measure brain activity changes. The goal is to find a more effective way to temporarily suppress tinnitus and understand how the brain responds.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Personalized 40 Hz broadband or pure tone acoustic stimulation

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a more effective, personalized sound therapy for temporary tinnitus relief.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study with no control group, so results may not generalize. The relief is temporary and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

tinnitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200031, China