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.
The purpose of this study is to: (1) develop a screening tool for somatosensory tinnitus and (2) perform a randomized clinical trial comparing different treatment approaches for somatosensory tinnitus. The investigators want to find out if individualized physical therapy, alone or in combination with audiology-based sound therapy, is beneficial for treating somatosensory tinnitus.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
72
Individuals randomized to this intervention will receive physical therapy, personalized for the participant's specific needs, and include exercises to be performed at home.
Individuals randomized to this intervention will receive sound-based therapy, consistent with an audiology-based standard of care treatment.
Individuals randomized to this intervention will receive both individualized physical therapy and sound-based therapy.
VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon, United States
RECRUITINGChange in TFI Score
The TFI is a 25-item questionnaire that evaluates treatment responsiveness (i.e., changes in functional effects of tinnitus over time). Total possible score ranges from 0-to-100 (scores \>25 indicate tinnitus is a significant problem).
Time frame: Measured at at baseline; 8 and 12 weeks post-randomization
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