Symptoms of tinnitus
Conditions
Interventions
The study will consist of two groups. One group will be called Acupuncture Group (AG) and will consist of 25 patients who will receive treatment by acupuncture combined with electrical stimulation in
Other
E02.190.044
Sponsors
Universidade Norte do Paraná - UNOPAR
Universidade Norte do Paraná - UNOPAR
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Elderly individuals complaining of tinnitus of sensorineural origin; Men and women; Age 60 years or more.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Subjects presenting active cardiovascular disease;Cardiac pacemaker; Metallic prostheses or implants; Complaint of origin buzz for auditory; Working in a noisy environment or have a history of noise-induced hearing loss; Submit THI Questionnaire total score in less than thirty-six (36); Submit scores on the visual analog scale (VAS) less than five (5).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction of Interleukin 6 levels observed in the automated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and improved levels of Vitamin D verified by amplification of the gene polymorphism of the VDR (vitamin D receptor) by polymerase chain reaction | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in quality of life measured by Questionnaire Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI). Improvement in tinnitus intensity, measured by the Visual Analog Scale instrument (EVA). | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactAna Carolina Marcotti Dias Dias
Universidade Norte do Paraná
Outcome results
None listed