Notched Noise Therapy for Tinnitus Relief
Official title: Notched Noise Therapy for Suppression of Tinnitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Funded at Durham VA Medical Center · NIH-11191393 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project explores a special sound therapy called Notched Noise Therapy to help Veterans who experience ringing in their ears, also known as tinnitus.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Durham VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2021 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK2RX003281-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11191393 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this work are Veterans experiencing tinnitus, especially those for whom it is a service-connected disability.
✕Less likely to help
Patients whose tinnitus is not related to the specific neural activity targeted by notched noise therapy may not receive benefit.
What this research studies
Many Veterans experience tinnitus, a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears, which can be quite bothersome. This project is looking into a specific type of sound therapy, called Notched Noise Therapy, which uses specially designed sounds to help reduce the perception of tinnitus. The idea is that by listening to these sounds, the brain's activity related to tinnitus might be quieted. We are conducting a controlled comparison to see how effective this continuous sound immersion therapy is for improving tinnitus loudness and reactions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could offer an accessible, evidence-based treatment to reduce the loudness of tinnitus for many individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown some benefit of notched noise therapy, and this project aims to further confirm its effectiveness with continuous exposure.
Where this research is happening
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Durham VA Medical Center
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Quinn, Candice Manning — Durham VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Quinn, Candice Manning
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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.