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ow-level laser therapy for improvement of tinnitus associated with noise-induced hearing loss

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
tinnitus
Noise-induced hearing loss
Ear - Other ear disorders
Registration Number
ACTRN12612000455864
Lead Sponsor
Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
89
Inclusion Criteria

patients suffering from tinnitus and NIH

Exclusion Criteria

exposure to ototoxic drugs and substances
conductive hearing loss
retrocochlear and CNS disorders
psychotic disorders with auditory hallucination
contraindications for laser therapy

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
tinnitus loudness assessed by pure tone audiometry[immediately after completion of the 20 sessions, i.e. after 40 days and 3 months later]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
tinnitus grading by tinnitus handicap inventory (THI)[immediately after completion of the 20 sessions, i.e. after 40 days and 3 months later]
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