CompletedNot Applicable

Smartphone-Based vs Face-to-Face Counseling for Tinnitus

Turkey (Türkiye)42 participantsStarted 2024-05-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of smartphone-based counseling and face-to-face counseling in adults with chronic tinnitus. Both interventions are based on the same structured counseling protocol and are delivered over a six-week period. The primary research question is whether smartphone-based counseling can achieve clinical outcomes comparable to those of traditional face-to-face counseling in reducing tinnitus-related impact and associated symptoms.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18 years or older Diagnosis of chronic subjective tinnitus lasting at least 6 months Completion of a comprehensive audiological evaluation Ability to read and understand the study materials Adequate cognitive function as determined by a Mini-Mental State Examination score of 25 or higher Willingness and ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Presence of objective tinnitus History of neurological disorders Diagnosed major psychiatric disorders Receipt of tinnitus-related treatment within the previous 3 months Inability to use or access the smartphone application (for technical or device-related reasons)

What they're measuring

Tinnitus Impact

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07324603

SponsorTC Erciyes University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-01

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