Can a smartphone app tame the ringing in your ears?
NCT ID NCT06083519
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a smartphone app that plays music with a special low-frequency beat (theta auditory beat stimulation) to see if it can reduce the stress and annoyance of tinnitus. 54 adults with chronic tinnitus used the app for 24 minutes a day for 4 weeks. The app's effect was compared to listening to plain white noise. The goal was to find a simple, non-drug way to help people cope with tinnitus.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Music with auditory beat stimulation (LUCID/VIBE app)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce the annoyance and stress caused by tinnitus, improving quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 54 participants. The effect may be small or no better than listening to white noise. Results may not apply to everyone with tinnitus.
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Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2K3, Canada