Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Guided ICBT for Adults With Tinnitus in Canada: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Lead Sponsor:
Western University, Canada
Conditions:
Tinnitus
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-79 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to learn if guided Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can treat tinnitus-related distress and its associated comorbidities such as anxiety...
Detailed Description
Tinnitus is a condition where people hear sounds like ringing or buzzing without an external sound producing source. Tinnitus affects millions globally and is linked to poor mental health, including d...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- adults (18-79 years);
- diagnosed with tinnitus for more than 6 months;
- ability to read and write in English;
- cognitive capacity to consent and participate in the therapeutic process;
- able to access the technology required for the program (telephone, computer, internet);
- Canadian residents;
- A score of 25 or above on the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) suggesting the need for tinnitus care.
Exclusion
- have significant cognitive impairments that impact their ability to participate in the therapy;
- are currently involved in another psychotherapeutic intervention on a regular basis;
- present with severe mental health disorder that would be better treated in person (e.g., severe suicide ideation, severe substance abuse, recent history of psychosis, mania);
- have tinnitus as a consequence of a medical disorder, still under investigation;
- are reporting objective, pulsatile, or unilateral tinnitus, which have not been investigated medically;
- are undergoing any tinnitus therapy concurrently with partaking in this study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 15 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
82 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06584175
Start Date
September 15 2025
End Date
August 31 2026
Last Update
April 13 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Western University
London, Ontario, Canada