Cochlear implants and their effects on tinnitus symptoms

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of electrical stimulation from cochlear implants on tinnitus symptoms in patients with hearing loss. It aims to analyze changes in tinnitus loudness and frequency before and after cochlear implantation, as well as to explore the underlying mechanisms of how electrical stimulation may inhibit tinnitus. The research will also focus on optimizing stimulation parameters to enhance treatment efficacy. Participants will be monitored over an extended period to assess the long-term effects of the intervention.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 1\. This study included patients who received cochlear implants at the Auditory Implant Center of the Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, China PLA General Hospital;
* 2\. The patients ranged from 16 to 90 years old;
* 3\. The patient experienced hearing loss and had either tinnitus longer than 0.25 years (experimental group 1) or no tinnitus (control group 2) before the cochlear implant surgery;
* 4\. The cochlear implants accepted by patients included products from MED-EL, Cochlear, Advanced Bionics and Nurotron;
* 5\. All patients voluntarily participated in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1 Tinnitus types exclude non otogenic tinnitus (including tinnitus caused by hypertension, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, neurasthenia, hyperlipidemia, etc.);
* 2 Contraindications of cochlear implant surgery (refer to the guidelines for cochlear implant 2013 of the Chinese Medical Association);
* 3 Intellectual deficiency

Where it's running

• Qian Wang
  Beijing, France, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Qian Wang, M.s.
• Email: only_elizabeth@126.com
• Phone: +8618211068103

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.