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

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Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine

Konya, Meram, Turkey (Türkiye), 42090