Internet-delivered Psychological Interventions for Tinnitus

Launched by VILNIUS UNIVERSITY · Jan 25, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how effective two different online therapy programs are for people who experience tinnitus, which is often described as ringing or buzzing in the ears. Tinnitus can cause significant stress, anxiety, and affect sleep. The trial will compare cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a well-researched type of therapy that helps change negative thinking patterns, with a mindfulness-based approach that focuses on stress reduction. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these two therapy groups or to a waiting list group for eight weeks.

To participate, individuals must have been experiencing tinnitus for at least three months and have a certain level of distress related to it. They should also be comfortable using a computer or smartphone and be able to communicate in Lithuanian. Throughout the study, participants will engage with online materials designed for their assigned group. This trial aims to find out if either therapy is better at reducing tinnitus-related stress and how engaged participants are with each program. It is currently active but not recruiting new participants.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Experience tinnitus for at least three months;
• • Scores 28 or more on THI;
• • Has the ability to use a computer (or smartphone or tablet) with a connection to the internet for the duration of the study;
• • Comprehension and ability to write and speak in the Lithuanian language.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Inability to allocate sufficient time for participation in an 8-week intervention;
• • Significant medical or psychiatric conditions which would prevent participation;
• • Participation in other tinnitus interventions during the study.