Internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Spanish Tinnitus Sufferers
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 to tinnitus sufferers in the U.S. (less than 1%), partly because of lack of trained professionals who can deliver CBT. To improve access to CBT for tinnitus, an online CBT program has been developed which is also available in Spanish. However, the outcomes of the Spanish version of the program has not been evaluated. The purpose of the current study is to determine the feasibility of guided Spanish version of the Internet-based CBT (ICBT) using audiological support on tinnitus distress and tinnitus-related comorbidities.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04335929
- Run by
- Lamar University
- People needed
- 46
- Starts
- 2020-05-04
- Expected to finish
- 2020-08-14
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-08-06
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- aged 18 years and older adults from across the globe;
- the ability to read and type in 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;
- agree to participate in either group and be randomized to one of these groups;
- understand and work 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; and
- experience bothersome tinnitus for a minimum period of 3 months;
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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