Actively Recruiting
Somatosensory Tinnitus RCT
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2025-09-17
72
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
204 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Somatosensory Tinnitus RCT
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Constant, chronic tinnitus lasting at least 6 months
- Tinnitus that is bothersome based on Tinnitus Functional Index score and self-reported loudness
- Ability to change tinnitus perception with head, neck, or jaw movements
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of middle ear pathology
- Not suitable for physical therapy
- Injury to the temporomandibular area within the past 3 months
- Active pathology in the orofacial region
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97207-2964
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Sarah Theodoroff, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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