Exploring Treatment for Somatosensory Tinnitus
Somatosensory Tinnitus RCT
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 72 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
This trial is looking for people with a constant ringing in the ears called somatosensory tinnitus. Participants will help researchers understand this condition and potential treatment options by tracking how head and neck movements affect their tinnitus.
You may be able to join if
- I have had constant tinnitus for at least 6 months
- My tinnitus bothers me based on my own assessment
- I can change my tinnitus sound by moving my head, neck, or jaw
You may not be able to join if
- I have problems with my middle ear
- I cannot undergo physical therapy
- I have had an injury to my jaw area in the past 3 months
- I have active issues in my face or mouth area
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe purpose of this study is to learn more about a type of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) known as "somatosensory tinnitus." This type of tinnitus is suspected when the tinnitus perception changes following head and/or neck movements. This study is also exploring a possible way to treat somatosensory tinnitus.
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