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)
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Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas, United States, 77705