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Tests treatment safety and results for Chronic Tinnitus
Official title Efficacy Analysis of Personalized-Target Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in the Treatment of Chronic Tinnitus: A Single-Center, Single-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07267455
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of personalized-target transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in the treatment of chronic subjective tinnitus. The study aims to determine whether stimulation at individualized auditory cortex targets, identified by resting-state functional MRI, provides greater therapeutic benefit compared with conventional TMS targets.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80
You may be able to join if
- 1.Patients with tinnitus as the main complaint: Patients perceive subjective sounds in the ears or deep within the skull in the absence of internal...
- 2.Patients with chronic tinnitus who meet the conditions including tinnitus duration of more than 6 months, THI (tinnitus handicap inventory) score ≥...
- 3.Outpatients of Sun Yat-sen University Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital who can receive continuous 5-day cTBS treatment.
- 4.Tinnitus frequency ranges from 125 Hz to 8000 Hz. 5.Aged 18-70 years.
You likely can't join if
- 1.Patients with tinnitus associated with the following conditions: conductive hearing loss, a history of middle ear surgery, pulsatile tinnitus...
- 2.A history of any of the following: head trauma, central nervous system diseases, psychiatric disorders, or substance abuse.
- 3.Pregnancy.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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?
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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 to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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