Hands-On therapy may ease tinnitus annoyance

NCT ID NCT07486011

First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested whether osteopathic treatment (a type of hands-on therapy) can reduce the discomfort and loudness of tinnitus, often described as ringing in the ears. Fifty-four adults with somatosensory tinnitus (tinnitus that changes with head or neck movements) received either real osteopathic treatment or a sham (fake) version. Researchers measured changes using a standard tinnitus questionnaire and hearing tests to see if the real treatment provided more relief.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 05.403-905, Brazil

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