Impact of Meditation on Bothersome Tinnitus (NCT03711630) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Impact of Meditation on Bothersome Tinnitus
United States27 participantsStarted 2018-10-06
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this mixed methods correlational study is to investigate the effects of meditation on the level of bother in tinnitus patients in the United States. The researchers seek to understand the changes in bother as compared to the amount of time spent meditating. Data is obtained through the Insight Timer mediation application. Outcome measures will include several validated and reliable measures.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults, age 18 and above, self-reporting bothersome tinnitus lasting longer than three months.
* Have been evaluated by an audiologist or otologist.
* Those willing and able to utilize their own smart device or computer meeting the following requirements. For Mac: Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
* For Android: varies by device.
* Data and/or Wi-Fi access
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals with meditation training or consistent meditation practice (practice that totals more than 20 minutes daily) within the past six months.
* Those indicated by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale to have "abnormal" indications for anxiety or depression.
* Those with any conditions that would restrict them from being able to either sit, walk, or lie down for at least 30 minutes at a time.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire (Change in Bother from Tinnitus Over Time)