Can sound waves quiet the ringing in your ears?
NCT ID NCT07472257
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether playing specific sounds can temporarily reduce the loudness of tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Forty-five adults with chronic tinnitus listened to personalized sound clips for 3 minutes and 20 minutes. Researchers measured how much the tinnitus quieted down right after the sounds stopped. The goal was to find the best sound and duration for short-term relief.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Acoustic stimulation (individualized sound stimuli)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple, non-drug method to temporarily reduce tinnitus loudness.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 45 participants. The effect is short-term (minutes), and it may not work for everyone or lead to lasting relief.
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Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
Regensburg, 93053, Germany