Somatosensory Tinnitus RCT

Description

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

Tinnitus

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Study overview

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.

Developing Tools and a Care Path for Somatosensory Tinnitus

Somatosensory Tinnitus RCT

Condition
Tinnitus
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Portland

VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97207-2964

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Constant, chronic tinnitus (6-months in duration)
  • * bothersome tinnitus based on TFI score and self-reported loudness
  • * able to modulate tinnitus perception with head, neck, and/or jaw maneuvers
  • * Middle ear pathology
  • * not a candidate for physical therapy
  • * injury to the temporomandibular area in past 3 months
  • * active pathology in the orofacial region

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

VA Office of Research and Development,

Sarah Theodoroff, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR

Study Record Dates

2026-09-30