Patient-Based Outcomes in Patients With Primary Tinnitus Undergoing Tinnitus Retraining Therapy

Patient-based outcomes in patients with primary tinnitus undergoing tinnitus retraining therapy.

OBJECTIVE To determine whether the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), a validated patient-based outcomes measure, may improve our ability to quantify impact and assess therapy for patients with tinnitus. DESIGN Nonrandomized, prospective analysis of 32 patients undergoing tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT). Assessment tools included comprehensive audiology, a subjective self-assessment survey ...

Outcomes of clinical trial: tinnitus masking versus tinnitus retraining therapy.

A controlled clinical study was conducted to evaluate prospectively the clinical efficacy of tinnitus masking (TM) and tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) in military veterans having clinically significant tinnitus. Qualifying patients were placed into the two groups in an alternating manner (to avoid selection bias), and treatment was administered at 0, 3, 6, 12, and 18 months. Outcomes of treat...

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy

Habituation following tinnitus retraining therapy in tinnitus sufferers.

INTRODUCTION This study evaluated the efficacy of tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) in habituating patients with tinnitus. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a retrospective review of patients who underwent TRT in a tertiary referral Otorhinolaryngology unit. Patients were followed up with structured interviews with the aid of questionnaire forms. Habituation following TRT was evaluated. RESULTS...

Comparison of tinnitus masking and tinnitus retraining therapy.

Two methods for treating tinnitus are compared. Tinnitus masking has been used for over 25 years, and although this method is used in clinics around the world, there are many misconceptions regarding the proper protocol for its clinical application. Tinnitus retraining therapy has been used clinically for over 12 years and has received considerable international attention. Although these method...