Brain wave test may reveal tinnitus relief

NCT ID NCT07158034

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether changes in brain waves can objectively measure tinnitus improvement after using a non-invasive device. The device delivers sound through headphones and mild electrical pulses to the tongue. Twenty-four adults with chronic tinnitus will use the device daily for six weeks, and researchers will track brain activity, tinnitus severity, and stress levels.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Lenire Device (non-invasive bimodal stimulation device delivering sound and mild electrical tongue stimulation)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an objective way to measure tinnitus improvement, helping doctors better assess treatments.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on measuring brain waves, not on curing tinnitus.

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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.

TINNITUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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