Creating tools to help diagnose and treat somatosensory tinnitus in veterans
Developing Tools and a Care Path for Somatosensory Tinnitus
This study is looking at a type of tinnitus that can be affected by how you move your head, neck, or jaw, and it aims to create a simple test to help identify it and find better treatments for veterans dealing with this issue, so they can feel better in their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Portland VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10938002 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on somatosensory tinnitus, a condition where tinnitus symptoms can be influenced by movements of the head, neck, or jaw. The study aims to develop a diagnostic screening test to accurately identify this type of tinnitus and create evidence-based treatment procedures for physical therapists. Additionally, it will include a randomized clinical trial to compare the new treatment approach with standard audiology care. The goal is to improve the quality of life for veterans suffering from this condition by addressing potential underlying biomechanical issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans experiencing tinnitus that can be modulated by head and neck movements.
Not a fit: Patients whose tinnitus is not influenced by somatic movements may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide veterans with effective diagnostic and treatment options for managing somatosensory tinnitus.
How similar studies have performed: While research on somatosensory tinnitus is limited, the approach of integrating physical therapy with audiology care shows promise based on preliminary findings.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Portland VA Medical Center — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Theodoroff, Sarah — Portland VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Theodoroff, Sarah
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.