Acupuncture with Electrical Stimulation in the treatment of Tinnitus

Phase 3

• Conditions: Tinnitus; F02.463.593.071

• Registration Number: RBR-5ky5kfc
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-08-13
• Study Completion: 2021-08-31
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruitment completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Volunteers of both sexes; age from 18 years onwards; diagnosis of chronic tinnitus for at least six months; refractory to previous treatments

Exclusion Criteria

Volunteers complaining of hearing loss; use of pacemakers or other electronic implants; severe heart disease; pregnant; previous electroacupuncture treatment

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
We will verify the change in the perception of tinnitus severity using the THI (Tinnitus Handicap Inventory) questionnaire in relation to the total score and its three scales: functional, emotional and catastrophic before and after electroacupuncture (P<0.05). It is expected to find a decrease in the degree of annoyance and tinnitus intensity after electroacupuncture (P<0.05) through the Visual Analog Scale. We will compare the effects of real and simulated electroacupuncture in people with tinnitus (P<0.05).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
An improvement in quality of life is expected from the reduction in the severity and frequency of tinnitus in patients undergoing electroacupuncture, verified through the data collection instruments proposed in the study. Complementary information to understand the effects of electroacupuncture in the treatment of tinnitus was obtained at the beginning of the sessions, and the participants were asked about (emotional stress, headache, accidents, use of medication, etc...)