Randomised controlled trial on long- term sound therapy using predictable and unpredictable sounds in adults with constant tinnitus

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Ear - Other ear disorders; Tinnitus

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000742471
• Lead Sponsor: Mithila Durai

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-06-06
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 25

Inclusion Criteria

Adults aged between 18-65 years residing in the Auckland region with constant tinnitus and a minimum score of 38 on Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI), normal middle ear function and at maximum a moderate degree of hearing loss (less than 70 dB on average across frequencies).

Exclusion Criteria

- Age is younger than 18 or over 65
- Do not experience constant tinnitus
- Presence of middle ear pathology at the time of testing (e.g. glue ear)
- Presence of a hearing loss greater than moderately severe (greater than 70 dB on average across frequencies).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Tinnitus impact on life scores measured using total Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) scores[Baseline (when sounds are given to each participant), at 4 week follow-up and 8 week follow-up appointment for each intervention sound.];Tinnitus severity assessed using Tinnitus Loudness and Severity rating scales (1-10)[Baseline (when sounds are given to each participant), at 4 week follow-up and 8 week follow-up appointment for each intervention sound.];Tinnitus psychoacoustic matches of loudness (Loudness Level Matching in dB SL) matched wusing custom Tinnitus Software (Registered Trademark, The University of Auckland)[Baseline (when sounds are given to each participant), at 4 week follow-up and 8 week follow-up appointment for each intervention sound.]