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New treatment option for Tinnitus
Official title Acoustic and Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Tinnitus
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03511807
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, affects 10% to 30% of the population. Of those, 20% have tinnitus bothersome enough to seek medical attention.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 18 years or older
- Male or female
- Tinnitus present for 6 months or more
- Adequate command of English to reliably describe the unusual sensory percepts provided by electrical stimulation, and to complete surveys.
- For patients undergoing electrical stimulation via a cochlear implant, they should have a cochlear implant prior to enrollment (not applicable for...
You likely can't join if
- Aged less than 18 years
- Active illicit drug use, alcohol dependence
- Treatable cause of tinnitus
- History of psychosis
- Abnormalities of the ear canal or ear drum
- Chronic middle ear disease
See the full eligibility criteria
- 18 years or older
- Male or female
- Tinnitus present for 6 months or more
- Adequate command of English to reliably describe the unusual sensory percepts provided by electrical stimulation, and to complete surveys.
- For patients undergoing electrical stimulation via a cochlear implant, they should have a cochlear implant prior to enrollment (not applicable for acoustic stimulation)
- Aged less than 18 years
- Active illicit drug use, alcohol dependence
- Treatable cause of tinnitus
- History of psychosis
- Abnormalities of the ear canal or ear drum
- Chronic middle ear disease
- people on medications known to cause tinnitus (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen) which could not be stopped will be excluded.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Irvine, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Irvine, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.