Critical Review: Efficacy of notched-sound therapy for neural plasticity mediated tinnitus treatment
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This critical review examines the effects of notched-sound therapy on the human auditory system and its’ potential as a novel and effective treatment option for tinnitus. Studies evaluated consisted of one mixed groups randomized clinical trial, two mixed groups pseudorandomized clinical trials, and two mixed groups non-randomized clinical trials. Analyses of these studies revealed moderate evidence for notched-sound’s ability to induce changes in the auditory cortices and reduce tinnitus-related symptoms. Future research directions and clinical applications shall be discussed.
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