Musical training to help with tinnitus
Effect of Musical Auditory Training on Neuroplasticity and Perception of Subjects With Tinnitus Disorder
This study is testing whether musical training can help young adults with chronic tinnitus feel better and improve their hearing skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidade Federal de Santa Maria Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Santa Maria, RS and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06371287 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of musical auditory training on individuals suffering from tinnitus, a condition characterized by persistent ringing or noise in the ears. The approach focuses on enhancing neuroplasticity in the auditory system through structured musical exercises aimed at improving auditory, cognitive, and metalinguistic skills. Participants will undergo either musical auditory training or a placebo intervention to assess changes in their tinnitus perception and overall auditory processing. The study targets young adults aged 18 to 55 who have experienced chronic tinnitus for at least six months.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young adults aged 18 to 55 with chronic tinnitus and normal to mild hearing loss.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological disorders, recent head trauma, or those currently undergoing other tinnitus treatments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the perception of tinnitus and improve the quality of life for affected individuals.
How similar studies have performed: While the concept of using auditory training for tinnitus is explored, this specific approach using musical training is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals of both sexes aged between 18 years and 55 years; * Complaint of chronic tinnitus (minimum perception of six months) unilateral or bilateral; * Hearing thresholds within normal limits bilaterally or even mild sensorineural hearing loss in the four-tone average (500, 1000, 2000 and 4000Hz); * Annoyance score of at least four on the Visual Analogue Scale, considered a moderate symptom discomfort; * Have normality in the Mini Mental State Examination (cognitive screening). Exclusion Criteria: * Apparent speech, psychiatric or neurological changes; * History of head or brain trauma; * Objective tinnitus (somatosensory and vascular); * Present symptoms and/or diagnosis of middle ear involvement; * Having started a new treatment (pharmacological or therapeutic) or having been diagnosed with a disease of any origin in the last month. * Be carrying out another intervention for tinnitus during the research; * Use of electronic assistive hearing devices.
Where this trial is running
Santa Maria, RS and 1 other locations
- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria — Santa Maria, Rs, Brazil (Recruiting)
- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria — Santa Maria, Rs, Brazil (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Christine Grellmann Schumacher G Schumacher
- Email: christine.schumacher@acad.ufsm.br
- Phone: 553220-9362
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.