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Preliminary Study on Tinnitus: Can we Control Ringing in the Ear?
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Objective: This preliminary study aimed to implement a new set of sound parameters in modified white noise to produce significant reductions in tinnitus amplitude.
Design: This study was a single subject design in which subjects served as their own control. Each participant received treatment and changes were measured over time.
Sample: Eight participants with tonal tinnitus underwent 3 months of tinnitus treatment. Participants were instructed to listen to an individualized notched white noise sound for 2 hours per day. Tinnitus mapping and the IOWA Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire (THQ) were conducted at baseline (pre-treatment), and at a minimum of 1.5 and 3 months to measure treatment effects.
Results: Data showed a significant decrease in tinnitus volume from the pre-treatment to post-treatment condition. The was also a significant improvement in the Q-Positive scores on the IOWA Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire.
Discussion and Conclusion: Individualized modified white noise therapy demonstrated a significant effect on reducing tinnitus amplitude. The negative effects of tinnitus on participants tended to decrease. These findings warrant further investigation of the potential long-term effects of this treatment, as well as factors related to maximizing its effectiveness. -
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- 2015-12-08
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