Could a Tongue-Zapping device silence ringing ears?
NCT ID NCT07092033
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a non-invasive device that delivers sound through headphones and gentle electrical pulses to the tongue, aiming to ease tinnitus. Twenty adults with chronic tinnitus will use the device for 60 minutes daily over 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if people find the device comfortable and easy to use, not necessarily to prove it works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
bimodal neuromodulation device (sound and tongue stimulation)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more comfortable, personalized way to manage tinnitus symptoms at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage usability study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not reduce tinnitus for all users.
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University of Minnesota - PWB
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States