CBT-based Internet Intervention for Adults With Tinnitus in the United States
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Tinnitus
In brief
Nearly 50 million people in the U.S. experience tinnitus, of which about 20 million people have burdensome chronic tinnitus. Tinnitus can be very debilitating as many aspects of daily life can be affected, such as sleep, mood, and concentration. Currently, there is no cure for tinnitus. Pharmacological or sound-therapy based interventions are sometimes provided, but may be of limited value to certain individuals. Research suggests that Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) based approaches have the most evidence of effectiveness in the management of tinnitus. However, CBT is rarely offered in the U.S. (less than 1%), partly attributed to a lack of trained professionals who can deliver CBT. To improve access to CBT for tinnitus, and online CBT program has been developed. The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and efficacy of a CBT Internet-based intervention for adults with tinnitus in the United States.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04004260
- Run by
- Lamar University
- People needed
- 315
- Starts
- 2020-03-01
- Expected to finish
- 2020-07-03
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-08-11
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- aged 18 years and older living in the State of Texas, USA;
- the ability to read and type in English or Spanish;
- no barriers to using a computer (e.g. no significant fine motor control or visual problems);
- Internet and e-mail access and the ability to use it;
- commitment to completing the program;
- completion of the online screening and outcome questionnaires;
- agreeing to participate in either group and be randomized to one of these groups;
- understanding and working towards the end goal of reducing the impact and distress of tinnitus, although the strength of the tinnitus may remain the same;
- be available for 12 months after starting the study to complete a 1-year follow-up questionnaire;
- suffering with experiencing tinnitus for a minimum period of 3 months; and
- tinnitus outcome measure scores indicating the need for tinnitus care [25 or above on the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI)].
You may not qualify if…
- reporting any major medical or psychiatric conditions;
- reporting pulsatile, objective or unilateral tinnitus, which has not been investigated medically;
- tinnitus as a consequence of a medical disorder, still under investigation; and
- undergoing any other tinnitus therapy while participating in this study.
Where it is running
- Lamar University — Beaumont, Texas, United States
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