Sound-based Treatment for Tinnitus

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Waitlist Available

Led By Brandon Paul, PhD

Research Sponsored by Toronto Metropolitan University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 48 hours after each usage.

Summary

This trial assesses a sound-based treatment to reduce stress & annoyance of tinnitus, & improve quality of life. Participants use a VIBE app for 24 min/day for 4 weeks, with noise & music conditions to assess efficacy.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 50-80 with mild to severe tinnitus experienced for more than 3 months and a hearing loss of at least 30 decibels in the better ear. It's not suitable for those with pulsatile tinnitus, extreme hearing loss (>80 dB), or significant hearing differences between ears.

What is being tested?

The study tests a new sound-based treatment using an app called VIBE, comparing music (LUCID Condition) and white noise (Noise Condition) to manage tinnitus distress. Participants will use the app daily for four weeks, experiencing both treatments in a cross-over design.

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects may include temporary discomfort from listening to sounds, possible increase in tinnitus perception after sound exposure, or auditory fatigue due to prolonged use of headphones during the treatment.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ the questionnaire is administered up to two weeks pre-intervention, and again up to two weeks post-intervention measure. the measurements will be compared to see if the intervention created a change.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~the questionnaire is administered up to two weeks pre-intervention, and again up to two weeks post-intervention measure. the measurements will be compared to see if the intervention created a change.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and the questionnaire is administered up to two weeks pre-intervention, and again up to two weeks post-intervention measure. the measurements will be compared to see if the intervention created a change. for reporting.