Exploring treatments for somatosensory tinnitus

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 aims to investigate somatosensory tinnitus, a type of tinnitus that changes with head and neck movements. It will develop a screening tool for this condition and conduct a randomized clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of individualized physical therapy, sound-based therapy, and a combination of both. The goal is to determine which approach is most beneficial for patients suffering from this specific type of tinnitus.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Constant, chronic tinnitus (6-months in duration)
* Bothersome tinnitus based on Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) score and self-reported loudness
* Able to modulate tinnitus perception with head, neck, and/or jaw maneuvers

Exclusion Criteria:

* Middle ear pathology
* Not a candidate for physical therapy
* Injury to the temporomandibular area in past 3 months
* Active pathology in the orofacial region

Where it's running

• VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
  Portland, Oregon, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sarah Theodoroff, PhD — VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
• Study coordinator: Sarah Theodoroff, PhD
• Email: Sarah.Theodoroff@va.gov
• Phone: (503) 220-8262

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Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

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• TRTL-913 in adults with tinnitus: safety and signals of benefit

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• Foot reflexology or ta-VNS for tinnitus in adults

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• Neck nerve electrical stimulation combined with sound-frequency training for chronic tonal tinnitus

  This trial tests whether pairing a safe electrical stimulation of the greater occipital nerve with an active sound-frequency training task can reduce tinnitus loudness and distress in adults with chronic tonal tinnitus.

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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.