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Somatosensory Tinnitus RCT

Developing Tools and a Care Path for Somatosensory Tinnitus

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Constant, chronic tinnitus (6-months in duration)
* Bothersome tinnitus based on Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) score and self-reported loudness
* Able to modulate tinnitus perception with head, neck, and/or jaw maneuvers

Exclusion Criteria:

* Middle ear pathology
* Not a candidate for physical therapy
* Injury to the temporomandibular area in past 3 months
* Active pathology in the orofacial region

About the study

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.

What is being tested

• Physical Therapy (other)
• Sound-based Therapy (other)
• Combination Therapy (other)

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development · Participants: 72 · Started: Nov 1, 2023

Contact the study team

• Sarah Theodoroff, PhD · Phone: (503) 220-8262

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05434637

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Tinnitus

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.