Could a patch behind the ear silence tinnitus?

NCT ID NCT07731230

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Murat Erinç Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether a special skin patch worn behind the ear can reduce the ringing or buzzing of tinnitus. About 90 adults with tinnitus will wear either an active patch or a placebo patch daily for three weeks, and researchers will track changes in tinnitus-related distress, sound sensitivity, and mood over a year. All participants also receive educational counseling on managing tinnitus.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: a passive, light-driven biomodulator patch worn behind the ear and replaced daily for three weeks
What this could lead to: If effective, this patch could offer a simple, non-invasive option for managing tinnitus without medication or surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with a placebo group, so results may not show a clear benefit. The patch's mechanism is speculative, and any effect may be temporary or no better than placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hyperacusis tinnitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HYPERACUSIS TINNITUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

İstanbul Göztepe Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital

Istanbul, Kadikoy, 34722, Turkey (Türkiye)

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