TINNITUS

This study tested a supplement called ACEMg (Soundbites) in 64 adults with hearing loss or tinnitus. Participants took the supplement daily for 24 weeks and completed hearing tests and surveys at home using a smartphone app. The goal was to see if the supplement could preserve or…

This study looked for a measurable brain signal (biomarker) that can objectively diagnose chronic tinnitus. Researchers used EEG to record brain activity in 560 adults with and without tinnitus. The goal is to create a simple, data-driven tool that helps doctors diagnose and pers…

This study tested a device called Soricle that combines gentle nerve stimulation with sound to help people with tinnitus (ringing in the ears). 36 adults used the device daily for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if it reduces tinnitus symptoms and is safe to use.

This study tested whether a small device that gently stimulates the ear can help reduce the bother of chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Forty adults with moderate to severe tinnitus were randomly assigned to use either the active device or a sham (inactive) device. Both gro…

This study tested whether two combinations of migraine medications could help people with moderate to severe tinnitus. 78 adults took part and were compared to a placebo group. The goal was to see if these drugs could reduce the negative impact of tinnitus on daily life, such as …

This study tested a device called auditory mirror earmuffs that swaps sounds between your left and right ears. The goal was to see if this sound-flipping trick could reduce the annoyance and loudness of tinnitus. 56 adults with chronic tinnitus (lasting over 3 months) took part. …

This study tested if a single dose of ketamine, a drug that affects brain chemicals, could reduce tinnitus (ringing in the ears). 42 adults with hearing loss and tinnitus received both ketamine and a placebo on different days. The goal was to see if ketamine changes brain chemica…

This study tested whether olanzapine, a drug typically used for mental health conditions, can reduce the discomfort of chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Fifty adults with stable tinnitus for at least 6 months took either olanzapine or a placebo in a crossover design. The go…

This study tested whether injections of Xeomin (a botulinum toxin) into the muscles around the ear can reduce the ringing sensation of tinnitus. 41 adults with persistent tinnitus received either Xeomin or a placebo, and their symptoms were tracked using a standard questionnaire.…

This study tested a smartphone-based AI chatbot that delivers cognitive behavioral therapy to people with chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears). 172 adults were randomly assigned to either daily AI therapy sessions or to read educational materials for 30 days. The goal was to se…

This study tested if playing a customized sound for 3 or 20 minutes could temporarily quiet tinnitus. 45 adults with chronic tinnitus took part. Researchers found the best sound for each person and measured how much it reduced the ringing. The goal was short-term symptom relief, …

This study tested whether osteopathic treatment (a type of hands-on therapy) can reduce the discomfort and loudness of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) in people whose tinnitus is linked to muscle or joint issues. Fifty-four adults with tinnitus for at least six months received eit…

This study tested whether a special sound pattern (40 Hz bursts) can quiet tinnitus longer than standard continuous sounds. 265 adults with chronic tinnitus received both types of sound, and researchers measured how long the relief lasted. The goal was to find a better way to eas…

This study tested whether a combination of mild electrical brain stimulation and white noise could temporarily reduce tinnitus symptoms. 35 adults with chronic tinnitus received either the real treatment or a sham (fake) version. The goal was to see if this approach could lower t…

This study tested an herbal sleep formula in 108 adults who have both sleep problems and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and do not want to take sleeping pills. Participants were randomly assigned to receive a low dose, high dose, or placebo for 3 months. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested two online programs—cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness—to help adults cope with the distress caused by tinnitus (ringing in the ears). 67 participants were randomly assigned to CBT, mindfulness, or a waiting list. Both online treatments were foun…

This early study tested a new implant device for people with severe tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Nine adults with severe tinnitus for at least 6 months received the implant. The goal was to see if the device is safe and if it can reduce tinnitus symptoms.

This early study tested a single 6-hour intravenous dose of brexanolone in 10 adults with tinnitus to see if it is safe and could reduce the perceived loudness of ringing in the ears. The main goal was safety, with a secondary look at symptom changes. Results are not yet availabl…

This study tested a short-term electrical stimulation on the inner ear to see if it could safely and effectively reduce tinnitus (ringing in the ears) in 25 adults with severe, disruptive tinnitus. The goal was to find the best spot for stimulation to help design a future implant…

This pilot study tested a non-invasive white noise wearable device in 20 UK military veterans who had tinnitus for at least three months. The goal was to see if the device could reduce tinnitus symptoms and related mental health difficulties over one month. Results will help deci…

This study tested whether people with tinnitus could tell if they were getting real or fake ultrasound stimulation on a nerve in the ear. Twenty adults with constant tinnitus for at least six months took part. The main goal was to see if the "blinding" worked and to check for sid…

This study looked at the electronic health records of 3,345 adults with tinnitus (ringing in the ears) from three hospitals in China. The goal was to find patterns and risk factors that could help identify different types of tinnitus. No new treatments were tested; instead, resea…