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Somatosensory Tinnitus RCT
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Summary
The purpose of this study is to learn more about a type of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) known as "somatosensory tinnitus." This type of tinnitus is suspected when the tinnitus perception changes following head and/or neck movements. This study is also exploring a possible way to treat somatosensory tinnitus.
Official title: Developing Tools and a Care Path for Somatosensory Tinnitus
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2023-11-01
Completion Date
2027-09-30
Last Updated
2025-09-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Physical Therapy
Individuals randomized to this intervention will receive physical therapy, personalized for the participant's specific needs, and include exercises to be performed at home.
Sound-based Therapy
Individuals randomized to this intervention will receive sound-based therapy, consistent with an audiology-based standard of care treatment.
Combination Therapy
Individuals randomized to this intervention will receive both individualized physical therapy and sound-based therapy.
Locations (1)
VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon, United States