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External Therapy for Tinnitus Management

United States80 participantsStarted 2025-07-16

Plain-language summary

The goal of this remote interventional clinical study is to investigate the use of mild therapeutic hypothermia devices for the symptomatic relief of chronic tinnitus. The main aims of the study are: 1. Ascertain the effects of MTH in chronic tinnitus patients using questionnaires measuring tinnitus severity and intervention-related change. 2. Ascertain the comfort and acceptability of the hypothermia device and therapy. Participants with chronic tinnitus will wear the mild therapeutic hypothermia therapy devices for a single 30 minute session. Researchers will compare results from those receiving therapy to those from a control group.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 55 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 18-55 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent form with primary complaint of tinnitus; * Suffering from subjective tinnitus for at least 30 days; * Tinnitus whose level of severity is defined by Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) values ≥12, * Tinnitus is constant in nature (defined as audible at least 75% of waking hours). Exclusion Criteria: * Very mild tinnitus (THI values \<12); * Tinnitus that is intermittent in nature; * Tinnitus described as non-auditory or pulsatile in nature; * Individuals with a history of vertigo or fluctuating hearing loss, such as that related to Menière's disease, chronic otitis, vestibular neuritis, neuroma, otosclerosis cholesteatoma, or temporomandibular joint disorder; * Individuals with a history of extreme sensitivity to cold or heat, including individuals with a past history of frostbite or Raynaud's Syndrome. * Those who are currently receiving medical, pharmacologic, or therapeutic intervention for tinnitus or other otologic conditions, including sound therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT), steroid injections, or other treatments; * Those who present with a mental health score indicating significant psychological component, per standard of care, based on PHQ-4 score of moderate to severe anxiety/depression. * Children (under 18 years), incarcerated individuals, adults unable to consent, and psychologically vulnerable participants.

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

Subjective Tinnitus Severity

Timeframe: Immediately prior to and immediately after treatment or sham treatment.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07017998

SponsorRestorear Devices LLC

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-30

Contact for this trial

Kendall Stern, MPH

(406) 414-6278 kendall.stern@restorear.com

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