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Trial of Management of Chronic Tinnitus by Sound Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Sponsor: Sohag University
Summary
clinical trial: The main aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Sound Therapy, both individually and in combination, in the management of patients with chronic subjective tinnitus and to evaluate their impact on decreasing tinnitus severity, psychological wellbeing and quality of life. Patients will be randomly divided into three groups: * Group A: patients will receive Sound Therapy. * Group B: patients will receive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). * Group C: patients will receive Combined CBT + Sound Therapy.
Official title: Efficacy of Sound Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Their Combination in Management of Chronic Tinnitus
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Months - 65 Months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-06-10
Completion Date
2026-12-10
Last Updated
2026-06-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Group A: sound therapy
Group A: Sound Therapy * Patients will receive individualized sound therapy using broadband noise or tinnitus maskers. * Daily use recommended for 2-4 hours/day. * Duration: 6 weeks. * Patient will be instructed on habituation-based listening techniques
Group B: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Group B: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Structured CBT program consisting of 6 sessions over 6 weeks. Each session categorization: * Psychoeducation about tinnitus * Cognitive restructuring of negative thoughts * Relaxation techniques (breathing exercises, muscle relaxation) * Attention diversion strategies * Sleep hygiene education
Group C: Combined CBT + Sound Therapy
Group C: Combined Therapy • Patients will receive both sound therapy and CBT simultaneously following the same protocol as above.
Locations (1)
Sohag faculty of medicine
Sohag, Egypt