Singing away the ring: new training aims to silence tinnitus without drugs

NCT ID NCT06880367

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a 5-week audio-proprio-phonatory training program can reduce the daily-life disability caused by chronic tinnitus. 56 adults with tinnitus will either receive the training or not, and researchers will use brain wave recordings (EEG) and questionnaires to measure changes. The training involves group workshops and self-led exercises where patients use their own voice to mask or inhibit the ringing in their ears.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: audio-proprio-phonatory reinforcement training (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free, self-administered technique to help people manage chronic tinnitus and reduce its impact on daily life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (56 people) with no blinding or placebo control. The training requires active participation and may not work for everyone. Results rely on subjective questionnaires.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

tinnitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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TINNITUS, SUBJECTIVE

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Orleans
RECRUITING

Orléans, 45067, France

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