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Touch and tingle: Non-Invasive therapies take on ringing ears

NCT ID NCT07711639

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Tzu Chi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether foot reflexology, a gentle ear nerve stimulation device (ta-VNS), or ear acupressure can reduce the severity of tinnitus—a common ringing in the ears—and improve related distress, sleep, and stress markers. Adults aged 18–75 with tinnitus but normal hearing are randomly assigned to receive one of these treatments or a sham version, and are followed for two months. The goal is to find effective, drug-free options for managing this often frustrating condition.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
foot reflexology, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (ta-VNS), and auricular acupressure
What this could lead to
If effective, these non-drug approaches could offer a safe, side-effect-free way to reduce tinnitus severity and improve sleep and emotional well-being.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with sham controls, so results may show no benefit over placebo. The effects may also be modest or short-lived.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia tinnitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TINNITUS

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Department of Otorhinolaryngology

    RECRUITING

    Hualien City, 970, Taiwan

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