tinnitus
Conditions
Interventions
Simple randomization was performed with random allocation (random number table) of each subject who arrives for participation. It was divided into two groups: Experimental group: 22 subjects (men and
Placebo group: 20 subjects (men and women) were instructed to remain lying down and received touches at random points on the body by a therapist with no knowledge of the access bar, they received 4 se
E02.190
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria -UFSM
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria -UFSM
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Subjects with normal hearing thresholds or sensorineural hearing loss to a moderate degree; subjects with hearing loss in isolated frequencies; both genders; tinnitus with unilateral or bilateral perception of at least six months; tinnitus of different causes; age between 18 and 60 years old; Analogic visual scale minimum score of five.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Subjects with neurological or psychiatric problems reported in the anamnesis and researched in individual medical records; external or middle ear alterations; subjects who are undergoing any treatment for tinnitus.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected outcome 1.To evaluate the effects of access bar therapy on affected tinnitus by applying tests (Visual Analog Scale, Tinnitus Handicap Inventory) before and after treatment. Parameters of numbers, percentages and nominal variables will be taken into account for the comparison.;Outcome found 1. A reduction in the perception of tinnitus (intensity and annoyance) was verified using the Visual Analog Scale and the Tinittus Handicap Inventory questionnaire, between the pre and post intervention periods. This improvement (symptom reduction) was evidenced in both groups with greater reduction in the Access group. This improvement provided a better quality of life for both. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected outcome 2.It is expected to find a reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms, assessed using the questionnaires: Tinnitus Handicap Inventory, Visual Analogue Scale, Beck Anxiety Scale (BAI) and Beck Depression Scale (BDI) with a decrease in scores of each protocol before and after the 2-week intervention.;Outcome found 2. A reduction in anxiety symptoms and an improvement in the quality of life of subjects with chronic tinnitus were verified, using the Visual Analog Scale and the Beck Anxiety Scale, between the pre and post intervention periods. This improvement was observed in both groups, however, it was greater in the Access group. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactRúbia Bruno
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria -UFSM
Outcome results
None listed