Clinical Trial

tVNS and Myofascial Release in Tinnitus

Study acronym: TVNS-TINN
Active, Not Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated September 4, 2025 (before its estimated September 25, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
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.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07155733
Lead Sponsor Necmettin Erbakan University
Conditions Chronic Tinnitus, Subjective Tinnitus, Neuromodulation
Enrollment 45 participants
Start Date 2025-04-17
Primary Completion 2025-09-25 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-10-10 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-09-04