The Effectiveness of Acupuncture for patients with Tinnitus

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• Conditions: Symptoms of tinnitus; C09.218.458.670; Aged.; M01.060.116.100

• Registration Number: RBR-6w25zv
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Norte do Paraná - UNOPAR

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-04-06
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Elderly individuals complaining of tinnitus of sensorineural origin; Men and women; Age 60 years or more.

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects presenting active cardiovascular disease;Cardiac pacemaker; Metallic prostheses or implants; Complaint of origin buzz for auditory; Working in a noisy environment or have a history of noise-induced hearing loss; Submit THI Questionnaire total score in less than thirty-six (36); Submit scores on the visual analog scale (VAS) less than five (5).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reduction of Interleukin 6 levels observed in the automated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and improved levels of Vitamin D verified by amplification of the gene polymorphism of the VDR (vitamin D receptor) by polymerase chain reaction

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improvement in quality of life measured by Questionnaire Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI). <br>Improvement in tinnitus intensity, measured by the Visual Analog Scale instrument (EVA).