Online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for chronic tinnitus
Official title: Internet-Based Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (iMBCT) for Chronic Tinnitus Patients: a Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol
Run by University of Warsaw · NCT07183826 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests a 6-week online MBCT program to see if it reduces tinnitus-related distress and the anxiety or depression that often comes with chronic tinnitus.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 78 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Warsaw Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Warsaw) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 19, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 19, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 25, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07183826 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are Polish-speaking adults with chronic tinnitus for at least three months, significant tinnitus-related distress (TFI ≥ 32), willing to participate in online therapy, and who have not completed structured mindfulness training.
✕Probably not a fit
People who are mentally incapacitated, non-Polish speakers, those who have already completed structured mindfulness training, or those with low tinnitus distress (TFI < 32) may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Adults with chronic tinnitus and significant distress were assigned to a 6-week internet-delivered Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy program or a wait-list control. The online program combines mindfulness practices with cognitive strategies aimed at acceptance rather than symptom control. Outcomes measured include tinnitus distress, anxiety, depression, mindfulness traits, and self-compassion at baseline, immediately after treatment, one month later, and six months later. Participants were required to be Polish-speaking adults with tinnitus for at least three months and a TFI score of 32 or higher.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could provide an accessible online therapy to reduce tinnitus distress and improve mood and coping.
How similar studies have gone: Mindfulness-based and internet-delivered CBT approaches for tinnitus have shown promise in reducing distress and mood symptoms, though evidence specifically for online MBCT is more limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria 1. Willingness and ability to participate in online therapy. 2. Polish language proficiency. 3. 18 years or older. 4. Suffering from chronic tinnitus for at least 3 months. 5. A score of ≥32 on the TFI. Exclusion criteria 1\) Mentally incapable patients. 2) Patients who have already completed structured mindfulness training.
Where it's running
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Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Paweł Holas, MD PhD
- Email: pawel.holas@psych.uw.edu.pl
- Phone: +48501254501
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.