Does use of the MindEar app reduce tinnitus-related distress in patients awaiting tinnitus therapy?

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN18213400

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-21

Start date

2024-11-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

Tinnitus Ear, Nose and Throat

Interventions

The digital therapeutic called MindEar- delivered through a mobile app - provides therapies using the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, psycho-education and sound therapy

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 100 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Having prolonged spontaneous tinnitus 2. Having been referred for a hearing therapy appointment at the Royal National Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, London for tinnitus support 3. Owning and using a smartphone with an internet connection

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Unable to understand written English 2. Low vision making it impossible to read text on an app 3. Very high tinnitus distress requiring urgent referral 4. Already undergoing tinnitus therapy

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Contacts

Public ContactLucy Handscomb

l.handscomb@ucl.ac.uk+44 (0)2031089591

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026