Normal hearing persons with tinnitus symptoms Ear, Nose and Throat Tinnitus
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention is the type of tinnitus relief sound used in the treatment of tinnitus. In this study, the plan is to compare traditional white noise to non-traditional relief sounds (pink noise, red
Sponsors
Oticon A/S
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Normal hearing or hearing loss not more than 25 dB between 250 Hz and 2 kHz 2. Minimum 6 months tinnitus (no upper limit) 3. Category 1 (Jastreboff & Hazell, 2004) patients with normal hearing and severe tinnitus 4. Age 18-75 years 5. Inclusion of mono or bilateral tinnitus and with moderate hyperacusis (up to 6 in VAS scale), exclusion of pathological severe anxiety and depression (THI >= 80)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: All tinnitus aetiology excluding: Meniere, middle-external ear desease, somatosensory tinnitus under physical therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Demonstrate that the Oticon device is at least as effective as other combination/sound generator devices that are used currently 2. Demonstrate that the Oticon device is more effective than other combination/sound generator devices that are used currently In other words, to understand what makes the Ti different (better?) in comparison with other devices. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| New sounds: red or pink noise, modulated sounds, and/or ocean sounds are appreciated and preferred by patients | — |
Countries
Italy
Outcome results
None listed