Status:

COMPLETED

Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus Sufferers

Lead Sponsor:

Lamar University

Conditions:

Tinnitus

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Nearly 50 million people in the U.S. experience tinnitus, of which about 20 million people have burdensome chronic tinnitus. Tinnitus can be very debilitating as many aspects of daily life can be affe...

Detailed Description

Objective: To examine the difference in outcomes of relaxation-based Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (R-ICBT) versus full version of Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (F-ICBT) fo...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • aged 18 years and older living in the USA;
  • the ability to read and type in English;
  • no barriers to using a computer (e.g. no significant fine motor control or visual problems);
  • Internet and e-mail access and the ability to use it;
  • commitment to completing the program;
  • completion of the online screening and outcome questionnaires;
  • agree to participate in either group and be randomized to one of these groups;
  • understand and work towards the end goal of reducing the impact and distress of tinnitus, although the strength of the tinnitus may remain the same;
  • be available for 12 months after starting the study to complete a 1-year follow-up questionnaire; and
  • experience bothersome tinnitus for a minimum period of 3 months;

Exclusion

  • reporting any major medical or psychiatric conditions;
  • reporting pulsatile, objective or unilateral tinnitus, which has not been investigated medically;
  • tinnitus as a consequence of a medical disorder, still under investigation; and
  • undergoing any other tinnitus therapy while participating in this study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 4 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 24 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

135 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04335812

Start Date

May 4 2020

End Date

July 24 2020

Last Update

July 16 2021

Active Locations (1)

Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.

Page 1 of 1 (1 locations)

1

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas, United States, 77705