Acupuncture with Electrical Stimulation in the treatment of Tinnitus

Electroacupuncture in the treatment of Tinnitus

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

REBEC

Registry ID

RBR-5ky5kfc

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2021-08-13

Start date

2020-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-27

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Conditions

Tinnitus

Interventions

Randomly selected volunteers for each group: a true electroacupuncture group (experimental) and a sham electroacupuncture group (control). Intervention in 10 sessions, two sessions per week, duration

E02.186.250

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

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

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

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
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).	—

Measure

Time frame

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).

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
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...)	—

Measure

Time frame

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...)

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Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactMayra Montenegro

mayrafreitas@hotmail.com+55-083-999563115

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP)