New standards could end the misery of mysterious 'Brain Tinnitus'
NCT ID NCT07560280
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to create clear guidelines for diagnosing and treating a condition called 'cerebral tinnitus syndrome,' where people hear sounds inside their head due to narrowed neck veins. Researchers will test a surgery to open the vein in 107 patients and track their symptoms for a year. The goal is to standardize care so patients stop bouncing between doctors without relief.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 369 people
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- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2030
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age between 18 and 75 years, with no gender restriction. 2. Presence of one or more symptoms associated with "Cerebral Tinnitus Syndrome," with a duration of at least 3 months. 3. Following a detailed medical history and comprehensive physical examination, other known causes of cerebral tinnitus are preliminarily excluded, with suspected internal jugular vein stenosis (IJVS) as the cause. 4. Imaging studies (e.g., jugular ultrasound, cervical venous CT venography (CTV)) show significant stenosis in the internal jugular vein (stenosis degree ≥50%). 5. The patient has provided informed consent and voluntarily agrees to participate in the study, with a signed informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with a history of cranial surgery or diagnosed intracranial space-occupying lesions. 2. Patients with severe cardiac, hepatic, or renal insufficiency, or other systemic diseases. 3. Patients who have undergone any surgical or interventional procedures affecting jugular venous flow within the last 6 months. 4. Patients with a history of psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment who cannot complete study evaluations. 5. Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
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Locations
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Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100038, China
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