Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
tVNS and Myofascial Release in Tinnitus
Lead Sponsor:
Necmettin Erbakan University
Conditions:
Chronic Tinnitus
Subjective Tinnitus
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effectiveness of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) and myofascial release exercises in patient wiht chronic subjective tinnitus. Pa...
Detailed Description
Tinnitus is a common and distressing condition that significantly impairs quality of life. Recent studies suggest that neuromdulation techniques such as vagus nerve stimulation and physical interventi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of chronic subjective tinnitus (\>6 months)
- Ability to understand and provide written informed consent
- Willingness to comply with study procedures and intervention schedule
- Resistant for medical treatment for subjective tinnitus
- Impacted daily living by tinnitus
Exclusion
- Diagnoses such as auditory hallucinations, Meniere's disease, vestibular tumor, vertigo, or sudden hearing loss
- Trauma or surgical interventions involving the neck, jaw, or head within the 6 months
- Epilepsy or presence of a cardiac pacemaker (contraindication for tVNS)
- History of acute psychiatric disorders
- Use of ototoxic medications
- Physical limitations that prevent participation in exercise interventions.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 17 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 10 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07155733
Start Date
April 17 2025
End Date
October 10 2025
Last Update
September 4 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine
Konya, Meram, Turkey (Türkiye), 42090