tVNS and Myofascial Release in Tinnitus (NCT07155733) | Clinical Trial Compass
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 range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
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.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Change in tinnitus severity
Timeframe: Baseline to post-intervention (3 weeks)