Mindfulness meditation for managing tinnitus distress
Can Somatic Tracking Help People Living with Tinnitus?
This study is testing whether mindfulness meditation can help people with tinnitus feel better about their symptoms and reduce their distress.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University College London Hospitals Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Trial ID | NCT06895824 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study examines the effects of mindfulness meditation on individuals experiencing tinnitus, focusing on how it can alter attitudes towards the condition and reduce associated physical and psychological distress. The intervention utilizes somatic tracking techniques, encouraging participants to observe their tinnitus symptoms non-judgmentally and reinterpret them as benign. By fostering neuroplasticity, the approach aims to decrease the brain's reactivity to tinnitus, promoting acceptance and reducing maladaptive avoidance behaviors. The study seeks to determine the effectiveness of this guided meditation in improving tinnitus acceptance and overall mental well-being.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals experiencing distressing tinnitus who have completed relevant medical evaluations and are not currently undergoing other tinnitus therapies.
Not a fit: Patients with severe mental health issues or those at risk of self-harm may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce tinnitus-related distress and improve the quality of life for patients living with this condition.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with mindfulness approaches in reducing distress in tinnitus and other conditions, indicating potential for success in this intervention.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Experiencing distressing tinnitus * Sufficient English language and hearing ability to take part * Completed all relevant medical and audiological investigations and concluded ensuing treatment for any underlying disease * Not be engaging in any other therapy for tinnitus. Exclusion Criteria: * Risk to self (scoring 'nearly every day' on PHQ-9 question "Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself in some way?") * Severe mental health difficulties (PHQ-9 score of 20 or more)
Where this trial is running
London
- Online — London, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Florian Vogt
- Email: florian.vogt@nhs.net
- Phone: 00442034565651
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.