Randomized Trial Of Tinnitus Retraining Therapy
- Conditions
- Tinnitus
- Registration Number
- NCT00578058
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Iowa
- Brief Summary
Millions of Americans suffer from tinnitus. However, there is no widely accepted treatment that has been shown to be effective in controlled investigations. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). This study will investigate the contributions of counseling, the use of hearing aids and sound generators, and the importance of setting masking noise to a particular level. All groups will receive the same Counseling. In pilot studies we have developed a picture-based counseling protocol. The results of this study will determine if TRT is more effective than masking or counseling alone.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 180
- Have experienced tinnitus for at least 4 months.
- Have the ability to participate in research.
- Have a treatable otological disorder.
- Are involved in litigation.
- Have or are suspected of having a serious psychiatric problem.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Iowa Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire 18 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Tinnitus measures 18 months
Trial Locations
- Locations (4)
University of Iowa
🇺🇸Iowa City, Iowa, United States
University of Michigan
🇺🇸Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
🇺🇸Buffalo, New York, United States
East Tennessee State University
🇺🇸Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
University of Iowa🇺🇸Iowa City, Iowa, United States