Trial of Management of Chronic Tinnitus by Sound Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (NCT07665385) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Trial of Management of Chronic Tinnitus by Sound Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2026-06-10
Plain-language summary
clinical trial: The main aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Sound Therapy, both individually and in combination, in the management of patients with chronic subjective tinnitus and to evaluate their impact on decreasing tinnitus severity, psychological wellbeing and quality of life.
Patients will be randomly divided into three groups:
* Group A: patients will receive Sound Therapy.
* Group B: patients will receive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
* Group C: patients will receive Combined CBT + Sound Therapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Months – 65 Months
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:
* o Age: 18-65 years.
* Hearing level: Patients with normal hearing or mild to moderate sensorineural hearing loss (to ensure homogeneity of the sample) (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, 2020)
* Complaint: patients with chronic subjective tinnitus (\> 3 months).
* Psychological state: Patients with stable general and psychological condition.
Exclusion Criteria:
* o Age: \<18, \>65 years
* Hearing level: Patients with severe hearing loss not suitable for sound therapy
* Complaint: Objective tinnitus (vascular or muscular origin)
* Psychological state: Patients with active psychiatric disorders requiring immediate intervention.
* Active middle or external ear disease
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
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Primary outcome: Changes in tinnitus severity
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after completion of treatment , and 3 months after completion of treatment