Mild 8 dB hearing amplification for tinnitus in adults with normal hearing

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 double-blinded crossover study enrolled 12 adults with chronic, bothersome tinnitus and normal audiograms to compare two hearing-aid settings delivered for three weeks each. One condition provided a mild 8 dB gain from 1 Hz to 8 kHz and the other provided no amplification as an active placebo. Outcomes included changes in tinnitus-related distress measured by the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) and ratings of tinnitus loudness and annoyance on visual analog scales (VAS). Participants were inexperienced hearing-aid users and were screened to exclude objective/pulsatile tinnitus and certain middle-ear disorders.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Daily bothersome tinnitus for at least 3 months (TFI\>15)
* Normal hearing (25 dB HL from 125 Hz to 8 kHz)
* Inexperienced hearing aid user

Exclusion Criteria:

* Meniere's disease, Tosclerosis, Stapedectomy, Stapedotomy and Tympanoplasty
* Objective or pulsatile tinnitus
* Hearing thresholds \>25 dB from 125 Hz to 8 kHz

Where it's running

• Hearing Systems Section
  Lyngby, Denmark Recruiting

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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.