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NCT05434637 Somatosensory Tinnitus RCT

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NCT ID NCT05434637
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor VA Office of Research and Development
Condition Tinnitus
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 72 participants
Start Date 2023-11-01
Primary Completion 2027-06-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Physical TherapySound-based TherapyCombination Therapy

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 72 participants in total. It began in 2023-11-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-30.

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Brief Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Constant, chronic tinnitus (6-months in duration) * bothersome tinnitus based on 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

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Sarah Theodoroff, PhD

✉ Sarah.Theodoroff@va.gov

📞 (503) 220-8262

Principal Investigator

Sarah Theodoroff, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05434637 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Tinnitus. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05434637 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05434637 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Sarah.Theodoroff@va.gov for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05434637 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Portland, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05434637 clinical trial?

NCT05434637 is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development. The principal investigator is Sarah Theodoroff, PhD at VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR. The trial plans to enroll 72 participants.

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