Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

tVNS and Myofascial Release in Tinnitus

Turkey (Türkiye)45 participantsStarted 2025-04-17

Plain-language 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. Participants will be randomly assigned into three groups: (1) tVNS group, (2) Myofascial exercise group, and (3) Control group receiving standart medical care. The primary outcome is change in tinnitus severity measured by the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI). Secondary outcomes include tinnitus loudness Visual Analouge Scale for Tinnitus (VAS), sleep quality Pitsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and audiometric findings.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Criteria: * 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.

What they're measuring

Change in tinnitus severity

Timeframe: Baseline to post-intervention (3 weeks)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07155733

SponsorNecmettin Erbakan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-25