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Berman ZR, Citrenbaum C, Corlier J, Leuchter AF, Folmer RL, Leuchter MK. Sequential Multilocus Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment of Tinnitus With and Without Comorbid Major Depressive Disorder. Neuromodulation 2024; 27:774-780. [PMID: 38385935 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurom.2024.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a promising treatment for tinnitus, although outcomes are highly variable. We previously described a multilocus sequential rTMS treatment protocol for tinnitus involving stimulation of both prefrontal and auditory targets. In this study, we report results using this approach in an open-label treatment study of tinnitus with and without comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD). MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty patients with chronic tinnitus (mean age 56 years, ten female) and with (n = 17) or without (n = 23) MDD received multilocus rTMS administered sequentially to 1) left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, followed by 2) auditory cortex (Heschel's gyrus). Patients completed weekly self-report ratings using the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) and Tinnitus Handicap Inventory, and patients with MDD completed the Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Self-Report 30-item. RESULTS Patients showed significant mean improvement in tinnitus at sessions 5 (mean TFI improvement 6.8 points ± 12.2, p = 0.002) and 10 (mean improvement 9.2 points ± 14.1, p = 0.002), with 48% of patients responding within ten treatment sessions. Responders were significantly older than nonresponders (61.5 ± 15 years vs 51.3 ± 16 years), and there was a trend toward decreased likelihood of response in subjects with comorbid MDD compared with subjects without comorbidity (odds ratio = 0.28, p = 0.06). Patients with comorbid MDD reported significantly less improvement after ten sessions than did those with tinnitus alone (4.3 ± 10.3 vs 14.7 ± 15.0 points, p = 0.04). Post hoc analyses suggested that the comorbid group achieved improvement comparable to that of the tinnitus-only group after 30 treatments. CONCLUSIONS Patients showed significant improvement in tinnitus from multilocus sequential rTMS treatment, and those with tinnitus alone improved more quickly. Those with depression who continued rTMS through a full 30-session course further improved, indicating that tinnitus with comorbid MDD may respond with extended treatment.
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- Zoe R Berman
- TMS Clinical and Research Program, Neuromodulation Division, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA; Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- TMS Clinical and Research Program, Neuromodulation Division, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- TMS Clinical and Research Program, Neuromodulation Division, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- TMS Clinical and Research Program, Neuromodulation Division, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA; National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, VA Portland Medical Center, Portland, OR, USA
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- TMS Clinical and Research Program, Neuromodulation Division, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Henry JA, Folmer RL, Zaugg TL, Theodoroff SM, Quinn CM, Reavis KM, Thielman EJ, Carlson KF. History of Tinnitus Research at the VA National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR), 1997-2021: Studies and Key Findings. Semin Hear 2024; 45:4-28. [PMID: 38370521 PMCID: PMC10872658 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1770140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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The Veterans Affairs (VA) Rehabilitation Research & Development (RR&D) National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR) was first funded by the RR&D Service in 1997 and has been funded continuously since that time. The overall purpose of the NCRAR is to "improve the quality of life of Veterans and others with hearing and balance problems through clinical research, technology development, and education that leads to better patient care" ( www.ncrar.research.va.gov ). An important component of the research conducted at the NCRAR has been a focus on clinical and rehabilitative aspects of tinnitus. Multiple investigators have received grants to conduct tinnitus research and the present article provides an overview of this research from the NCRAR's inception through 2021.
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- James A. Henry
- VA RR&D National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR), Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, Portland, Oregon
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- VA RR&D National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR), Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, Portland, Oregon
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- VA RR&D National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR), Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, Portland, Oregon
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- VA RR&D National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR), Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, Portland, Oregon
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- VA RR&D National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR), Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, Portland, Oregon
- Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- VA RR&D National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR), Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, Portland, Oregon
- School of Public Health, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- VA RR&D National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR), Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, Portland, Oregon
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- VA RR&D National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR), Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, Portland, Oregon
- School of Public Health, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
- Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care, Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, Portland, Oregon
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Grayless B, Combs J, Hausladen J, Hedrick M. The Effect of Perceived Tinnitus Disturbance on Hope. Am J Audiol 2023:1-6. [PMID: 37939353 DOI: 10.1044/2023_aja-23-00061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although there are systematic reviews of the effects of tinnitus on quality of life, the relationship of tinnitus to hopefulness has not been examined. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between tinnitus distress and hope by comparing the severity of tinnitus to measures of hopefulness. This was done by comparing the Tinnitus Reaction Questionnaire (TRQ) to the following hope scales: the Herth Hope Scale (HHS) and the Herth Hope Index (HHI). METHOD Patients seen for a tinnitus evaluation in the University of Tennessee audiology clinic completed the TRQ, HHS, and HHI scales. Investigation of relationships between tinnitus assessment using the TRQ and measurements of hope (HHS and HHI) was performed via correlation analyses using Pearson coefficients and linear regression. RESULTS Significant correlations were found between overall scores on the TRQ and HHS, and TRQ and HHI, indicating that greater tinnitus distress was associated with lower levels of hope. Further analyses showed the HHS and HHI Domain 1, regarding temporality and future, as significantly related to tinnitus distress. CONCLUSION Significant correlations between tinnitus disturbance and hope suggest that potential interventions based on hopefulness may be of benefit for individuals suffering from tinnitus.
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- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Knoxville
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- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Knoxville
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Folmer RL. Unresolved Issues Associated with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Treatment of Chronic Tinnitus. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4648. [PMID: 37510763 PMCID: PMC10380975 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12144648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been investigated as a potential treatment for chronic tinnitus for 20 years. Numerous studies have reported that repetitive TMS (rTMS) has demonstrated efficacy for reducing the severity of tinnitus and its associated co-conditions such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia. However, some researchers have reported that active rTMS is no more effective than sham (placebo) rTMS as a tinnitus treatment method. There are numerous unresolved issues in this field that need to be addressed before rTMS can become a viable treatment for tinnitus. These issues include the type or brand of TMS system and its configuration; coil type, orientation, and placement method; scalp or neural target; laterality of rTMS application; dual site vs. single site stimulation; stimulation frequency and intensity; number of sessions; number of pulses per session; determination of the resting motor threshold (rMT); characteristics of the study population and their tinnitus; and outcome measures and follow-up assessments. To address and resolve these issues, large-scale, multi-site clinical trials of rTMS for tinnitus need to be conducted to determine which rTMS protocols are the most effective. In the absence of such investigations, the issues that need to be studied and addressed remain unresolved and continue to impede the clinical application of this treatment method.
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- Robert L Folmer
- Department of Otolaryngology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA
- National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR), VA Portland Medical Center, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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Gans JJ, Holst J, Holmes C, Hudock D. Healing From Home: Examination of an Online Mindfulness-Based Tinnitus Stress Reduction Course During the 2020 COVID Pandemic. Am J Audiol 2023; 32:160-169. [PMID: 36630269 DOI: 10.1044/2022_aja-22-00063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an Internet delivered Mindfulness Based Tinnitus Stress Reduction (i-MBTSR) program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tinnitus, often a chronic condition, is experienced by 15% of the population. For those with severe, bothersome tinnitus, quality of life is reduced and the treatment options are limited. We evaluated an approach intended to decrease tinnitus-related distress. METHOD This study examined the data collected for an online i-MBTSR course using a retrospective design. The intervention included an 8-week self-paced i-MBTSR course, including didactic information about mindfulness and tinnitus, as well as meditation practices. Outcome measures included the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), which were measured at four time periods. These time points included pretreatment, midtreatment at 3 weeks, immediately posttreatment, and at 6-month follow-up. RESULTS Forty-three participants completed the intervention. The mean preintervention tinnitus severity rating was 59.96 ("severe tinnitus") as measured by the TFI. Mean TFI scores dropped to 44.16 (p < .001) at midtreatment and to 34.23 (p = .001) at posttreatment. Repeated-measures analysis of variance and multivariate analysis of variance tests were conducted to determine changes in the two scales at the four time periods. There were significant differences in perceived stress and tinnitus self-function found in all measures and submeasures between the pre-, mid-, and posttreatment time points with the exception of the TFI Auditory subtest. These gains remained significant for those who completed the 6-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS The i-MBTSR course appears to be a viable and effective treatment modality. A shorter 3-week course may be effective. Case-control studies to more systematically investigate the effectiveness of i-MBTSR for tinnitus are required.
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- Jennifer J Gans
- Mindfulness Based Tinnitus Stress Reduction (MBTSR), San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Idaho State University, Pocatello
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- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Idaho State University, Pocatello
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- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Idaho State University, Pocatello
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Functional ear symptoms referred to an otology clinic: incidence, co-morbidity, aetiological factors and a new experience-driven clinical model. J Laryngol Otol 2023; 137:143-150. [PMID: 35801310 DOI: 10.1017/s0022215122001530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to review the incidence and co-morbidity of functional ear symptoms in new referrals to an adult otology clinic and present a clinical model based on neuroscientific concepts. METHOD This was a retrospective review of 1000 consecutive new referrals to an adult otology clinic. RESULTS Functional disorder was the primary diagnosis in 346 patients (34.6 per cent). Functional ear symptoms included tinnitus (69.7 per cent), imbalance (23.7 per cent), otalgia (22.8 per cent) and aural fullness (19.1 per cent), with more than one symptom occurring in 25.1 per cent of patients. Co-morbidities included sensorineural hearing loss (39 per cent), emotional stress (30 per cent) and chronic illness (22 per cent). CONCLUSION Functional disorders commonly present to the otology clinic, often in the presence of emotional stress or chronic illness. They occur because of adaptation of brain circuitry to experience, including adverse events, chronic illness and fear learning. This study presented an experience-driven clinical model based on these concepts. An understanding of these principles will significantly aid otolaryngologists who encounter patients with functional ear symptoms.
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Patil JD, Alrashid MA, Eltabbakh A, Fredericks S. The association between stress, emotional states, and tinnitus: a mini-review. Front Aging Neurosci 2023; 15:1131979. [PMID: 37207076 PMCID: PMC10188965 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2023.1131979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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Extensive literature supporting the view of tinnitus induced stress in patients is available. However, limited evidence has been produced studying the opposite, that is, does stress cause tinnitus? The hypothalamus pituitary adrenal axis, one of the main neuroendocrine systems involved in stress response, is commonly disturbed in tinnitus patients. Patients with chronic tinnitus have been shown to develop abnormal responses to psycho-social stress, where the hypothalamus pituitary adrenal axis response is weaker and delayed, suggesting chronic stress contributes to the development of chronic tinnitus. The sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system also plays a major role in stress response and its chronic hyperactivity seems to be involved in developing tinnitus. Psycho-social stress has been shown to share the same probability of developing tinnitus as occupational noise and contributes to worsening tinnitus. Additionally, exposure to high stress levels and occupational noise doubles the likelihood of developing tinnitus. Interestingly, short-term stress has been shown to protect the cochlea in animals, but chronic stress exposure has negative consequences. Emotional stress also worsens pre-existing tinnitus and is identified as an important indicator of tinnitus severity. Although there is limited body of literature, stress does seem to play a vital role in the development of tinnitus. This review aims to highlight the association between stress, emotional states, and the development of tinnitus while also addressing the neural and hormonal pathways involved.
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- Jayaditya Devpal Patil
- Department of Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
- *Correspondence: Jayaditya Devpal Patil,
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- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Al Muharraq, Bahrain
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Abinashi AA, Gupta P, Chaudhary AK, Singh V. Psychiatric Comorbidity in Patient Presenting with Tinnitus in a Tertiary Care Hospital of North India. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2022; 74:3576-3577. [PMID: 36742818 PMCID: PMC9895537 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-020-01957-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Aims and objectives of this study is to know the different psychiatric disorders in patients complaining tinnitus. Subjects are selected from the patients visiting to the ENT opd. 100 patients are selected for the study. They were given to fill the tinnitus handicap inventory in Hindi. Anxiety is the most common psychological disorder in the tinnitus patients. Other psychological disorders are insomnia, personality disorder, depression, psychosis, body concept disorder.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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Czornik M, Birbaumer N, Braun C, Hautzinger M, Wolpert S, Löwenheim H, Malekshahi A. Neural substrates of tinnitus severity. Int J Psychophysiol 2022; 181:40-49. [PMID: 36049632 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2022.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Subjective chronic tinnitus is a prevalent auditory perception characterized by an absence of a corresponding acoustic source. It is often accompanied by hearing deficits and may lead to various psychological problems including sleep disorder, depression and anxiety. To investigate the differential neuronal profile of patients with severe and less severe chronic tinnitus, 34 tinnitus patients were distributed in two groups and their EEG resting state activity was compared. Using standardized Low Resolution Electromagnetic Tomography (sLORETA) a significant and substantial frontal increase in theta wave activity was found in the group with severe tinnitus (p = .013). The correlated severity of depression and anxiety had no influence on the electrophysiological metric. These results support a tinnitus-related global network change in which prefrontal areas are part of a network which exerts a top-down influence on the auditory cortices. The demonstrated slowing of oscillations in the responsible network may constitute a neuronal marker for the prefrontal brain network lacking the capacity to inhibit overexcitation. The magnitude of this influence is linked to the subjective strength of the tinnitus distress.
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- Manuel Czornik
- Institute of Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Tübingen, Germany; Department of Interventional Biological Psychiatry, Freiburg University Medical Center, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Institute of Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Tübingen, Germany
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- MEG-Center, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany; CIMeC, Center for Mind/Brain Imaging, University of Trento, Rovereto, Italy; Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Trento, Rovereto, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Tübingen, Germany
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Henry JA, Carlson KF, Theodoroff S, Folmer RL. Reevaluating the Use of Sound Therapy for Tinnitus Management: Perspectives on Relevant Systematic Reviews. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2022; 65:2327-2342. [PMID: 35619049 DOI: 10.1044/2022_jslhr-21-00668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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PURPOSE Tinnitus is a highly prevalent condition that can severely reduce health functioning. In spite of extant clinical practice guidelines (CPGs), implementation of these CPGs is relatively uncommon. As a result, patients seeking professional services for tinnitus often have no assurance of receiving evidence-based care. The purpose of this tutorial was to clarify the evidence for sound therapy so that it may be included in future CPGs for tinnitus. METHOD "Best clinical evidence" is obtained from high-quality systematic reviews, which are generally considered the highest level of evidence. Our review of recent, comprehensive, high-quality systematic reviews of interventions for tinnitus concludes that cognitive behavioral therapy is the only effective intervention, though the strength of evidence was generally rated as low in these reviews. Although trials of sound therapy for tinnitus have been included in these reviews, they have been rated as having high risk of bias (RoB) and not included in syntheses or rated as insufficient strength of evidence. RESULTS Conclusions from these and other reviews have influenced recommendations made in CPGs for tinnitus. These conclusions, however, can make it appear that an intervention for tinnitus is not effective, even if the opposite is true. We contend that the strict inclusion criteria for these reviews are counterproductive and have the effect of obscuring decades of evidence demonstrating the clinical effectiveness of sound therapies for tinnitus. Ultimately, this process has resulted in many patients not receiving sound therapy, despite what should be sufficient evidence that this is an effective form of intervention. CONCLUSION If we rely on systematic reviews using contemporary RoB assessment criteria for studies published prior to these reporting guidelines, then we risk excluding important conclusions regarding interventions that could help patients in need.
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- James A Henry
- VA RR&D National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, OR
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
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- VA RR&D National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, OR
- School of Public Health, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
- Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care, Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, OR
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- VA RR&D National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, OR
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
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- VA RR&D National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, OR
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
- Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care, Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, OR
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Li Y, Shen YC, Galvin JJ, Liu JS, Tao DD. Effect of Ipsilateral, Contralateral or Bilateral Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Patients with Lateralized Tinnitus: A Placebo-Controlled Randomized Study. Brain Sci 2022; 12:brainsci12060733. [PMID: 35741618 PMCID: PMC9220993 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci12060733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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The relative benefit of ipsilateral, contralateral, and bilateral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for tinnitus treatment remains unclear, especially for patients with lateralized tinnitus. In this study, we compared outcomes after 10 sessions of 1-Hz rTMS at 110% of resting motor threshold over a two-week period. In total, 104 right-handed patients with lateralized subjective tinnitus were randomly divided into four groups according to rTMS treatment: Left (n = 29), Right (n = 23), Bilateral (n = 30), and Sham stimulation (n = 22). Outcomes included estimates of tinnitus severity, psychological state, and psychoacoustic measures. Patients with left- or right-sided tinnitus were similarly distributed across treatment groups. There were no significant changes in outcome measures for the Right or Sham treatment groups. For the Left and Bilateral groups, tinnitus severity was significantly lower after treatment (p < 0.05). The reduction in tinnitus severity was largest for ipsilateral treatment in the Left group. The overall response rate was 56.1% for the Left group, 46.7% for the Bilateral group, 8.3% for the Right group, and 8.3% for the Sham group. For the Left and Bilateral groups, the response rate was larger for patients with left- than right-sided tinnitus. Changes in tinnitus severity were best predicted by changes in anxiety, depression, and the loudness of the tinnitus. The results suggests that rTMS on the left temporoparietal cortex is more effective for patients with left-sided than with right-sided tinnitus.
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- Yi Li
- Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat, Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China;
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- Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat, The First Affiliated of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China;
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- House Institute Foundation, Los Angeles, CA 90057, USA;
- University Hospital Center of Tours, 37000 Tours, France
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- Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat, The First Affiliated of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China;
- Correspondence: (J.-S.L.); (D.-D.T.)
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- Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an 710068, China
- Correspondence: (J.-S.L.); (D.-D.T.)
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Meijers SM, Rademaker M, Meijers RL, Stegeman I, Smit AL. Correlation Between Chronic Tinnitus Distress and Symptoms of Depression: A Systematic Review. Front Neurol 2022; 13:870433. [PMID: 35585851 PMCID: PMC9108431 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.870433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Objectives In this systematic review, we aim to evaluate the evidence regarding the correlation between tinnitus distress and the severity of depressive symptoms in patients with chronic tinnitus. Also, the prevalence of clinically relevant depressive symptoms scores in patients with chronic tinnitus was evaluated. Methods We performed a systematic review in PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane library in June 2021 using the terms “depression” and “tinnitus,” and their synonyms, following PRISMA guidelines. Studies were selected on relevance and critically appraised regarding risk of bias using the Newcastle–Ottowa Quality Assessment Scale. Results A total of 1,912 articles were screened on title and abstract after the removal of the duplicates. Eventually, 33 (1.5%) articles were included for the final analysis. Only cross-sectional cohort studies and case–control studies with a low level of evidence and a high risk of bias due to the study design and patient selection were found. Statistically significant correlations between the experienced tinnitus distress and depressive symptoms were reported in 31 out of 33 studies. Clinically relevant depression scores had a prevalence of 4.6–41.7%. Conclusions In this systematic review, in which mostly cross-sectional studies were included, a statistically significant correlation was found between the experienced tinnitus distress and the reported severity of symptoms of depression in patients with chronic tinnitus. A wide range of clinically relevant depression scores were reported in included studies. Due to the high risk of bias of included studies it is not possible to provide a definite answer on the existence of this relationship. Future population-based studies are necessary to provide more clarity.
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
- *Correspondence: Adriana L. Smit
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Giuliani NP. Factors Associated With Hearing Aid Wear Time in a Subset of U.S. Military Veterans: Tinnitus, the Presence of One or More Neurologic Conditions, and Unaided Speech Intelligibility Index. Am J Audiol 2021; 30:1114-1119. [PMID: 34546769 DOI: 10.1044/2021_aja-21-00025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE A retrospective analysis was conducted to explore how tinnitus, one or more neurologic conditions, unaided speech intelligibility index, and other comorbidities impact the average number of hours hearing aids are worn each day by U.S. Military Veterans. METHOD Medical records and a hearing aid database were queried to obtain information regarding active medical problems and average daily hearing aid wear time. Multiple linear regression was used to explore these relationships for 215 male Veterans whose records were available from 2009 to 2020. To be analyzed, Veterans must have possessed their hearing aid(s) for at least 3 consecutive months. RESULTS An active problem of subjective tinnitus was associated with increased hearing aid wear time (positive association) and one or more active neurologic conditions were associated with decreased hearing aid wear time (negative association). A high unaided speech intelligibility index (greater access to speech sounds without hearing aids) was also associated with decreased hearing aid wear time (negative association). CONCLUSIONS There are many complex audiologic and medical concerns that may affect hearing aid wear time in U.S. Military Veterans. Therefore, the information from this study should be expanded on prospectively by further exploring these associations, and their severity, on hearing aid wear time. The information from this and future studies may lead to clinical recommendations with the goal of increasing daily hearing aid use in this and other populations.
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- Nicholas P. Giuliani
- Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN
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Seidl E, Schwerthöffer D, Seidl O. Psychodynamic factors in tinnitus aurium. PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/02668734.2021.1988683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Elias Seidl
- Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Von Hauner Children’s Hospital, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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Evaluating the Effect of Demand Response Programs (DRPs) on Robust Optimal Sizing of Islanded Microgrids. ENERGIES 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/en14185750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A microgrid is a small-scale energy system with its own generation and storage facilities and energy management system, which includes shiftable and traditional loads. The purpose of this research is to determine the size of the microgrid through (i) investigating the effect of a shiftable demand response program (DRP) on sizing of an islanded microgrid and (ii) studying the uncertainty of power output of renewable energy sources by applying the robust optimization (RO) method. Since the RO method solves the problem for lower power outputs of renewable energy sources (RES) than the predicted values, the results obtained are pessimistic and will increase the project cost. To deal with the increment of project cost, the application of a load shifting DRP is proposed to reduce the cost. In addition, DRPs are suitable means to reduce the effects of uncertain power sources. Therefore, it is shown that a shiftable DRP is effective in reducing the overall project cost and the dependency on energy storage systems by defining different scenarios and simulating them with General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS) software. Moreover, it is indicated that the shiftable DRP and battery state of charge have correlations with solar irradiance and wind speed, respectively.
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Sleep disturbance and psychological distress in adult patients with tinnitus. J Formos Med Assoc 2021; 121:995-1002. [PMID: 34366185 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2021.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Sleep disturbance and psychological distress are among the most prevalent comorbidities of tinnitus. We aimed to clarify the dose-response effects of these phenomena with tinnitus severity. METHODS This study enrolled adult patients with subjective tinnitus for more than 6 months was conducted from January 2017 to December 2018 in one tertiary medical center and one local hospital. Data collected included demographic data and questionnaires, namely Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). RESULTS In total, 1610 patients with tinnitus (1105 male, 68.6%) with mean age of 48.3 ± 14.3 years completed all questionnaires. The average THI score was 9.2 ± 19.4, and 82.4% of patients reported to have slight tinnitus (THI ranged 0-16). The mean PSQI score was 8.4 ± 4.3, and 70.8% of participants had sleep difficulty (PSQI > 5). Compared with patients with slight tinnitus, those with catastrophic tinnitus were mostly old women with lower body mass index, and had higher scores in ESS, PSQI, and HADS (all P < 0.05). In 1140 patients with sleep difficulty, independent factors influencing THI were age, ESS, and HADS, and positive correlations were observed between age-adjusted THI and ESS, HADS-A, and HADS-D (all P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Old age, daytime sleepiness, and psychological distress are highly associated with tinnitus severity among patients with sleep difficulty. Management of sleep disturbance and psychological distress is necessary to control tinnitus.
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Noreña AJ, Lacher-Fougère S, Fraysse MJ, Bizaguet E, Grevin P, Thai-Van H, Moati L, Le Pajolec C, Fournier P, Ohresser M. A contribution to the debate on tinnitus definition. PROGRESS IN BRAIN RESEARCH 2021; 262:469-485. [PMID: 33931192 DOI: 10.1016/bs.pbr.2021.01.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Tinnitus is generally defined as an auditory perception in the absence of environmental sound stimulation. However, this definition is quite incomplete as it omits an essential aspect, the patient's point of view. This point of view constitutes, first and foremost, a global and unified lived experience, which is not only sensory (localization, loudness, pitch and tone), but also cognitive (thoughts, attentiveness, behaviors) and emotional (discomfort, suffering). This experience can be lived in a very unpleasant way and consequently have a very negative impact on quality of life. This article proposes and justifies a new definition for tinnitus elaborated by a group of French clinicians and researchers, which is more in line with its phenomenology. It also provides a minimum knowledge base, including possibilities for clinical care, hoping to eradicate all misinformation, misconceptions and inappropriate attitudes or practices toward this condition. Here is the short version of our definition: Tinnitus is an auditory sensation without an external sound stimulation or meaning, which can be lived as an unpleasant experience, possibly impacting quality of life.
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- Arnaud J Noreña
- Laboratoire de Neurosciences Cognitives, UMR 7291, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.
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- Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Pavillon U, Place d'Arsonval, Lyon, France
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- Laboratoire de Neurosciences Cognitives, UMR 7291, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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Henton A, Tzounopoulos T. What's the buzz? The neuroscience and the treatment of tinnitus. Physiol Rev 2021; 101:1609-1632. [PMID: 33769102 DOI: 10.1152/physrev.00029.2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Tinnitus is a pervasive public health issue that affects ∼15% of the United States population. Similar estimates have also been shown on a global scale, with similar prevalence found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The severity of tinnitus is heterogeneous, ranging from mildly bothersome to extremely disruptive. In the United States, ∼10-20% of individuals who experience tinnitus report symptoms that severely reduce their quality of life. Due to the huge personal and societal burden, in the last 20 yr a concerted effort on basic and clinical research has significantly advanced our understanding and treatment of this disorder. Yet, neither full understanding, nor cure exists. We know that tinnitus is the persistent involuntary phantom percept of internally generated nonverbal indistinct noises and tones, which in most cases is initiated by acquired hearing loss and maintained only when this loss is coupled with distinct neuronal changes in auditory and extra-auditory brain networks. Yet, the exact mechanisms and patterns of neural activity that are necessary and sufficient for the perceptual generation and maintenance of tinnitus remain incompletely understood. Combinations of animal model and human research will be essential in filling these gaps. Nevertheless, the existing progress in investigating the neurophysiological mechanisms has improved current treatment and highlighted novel targets for drug development and clinical trials. The aim of this review is to thoroughly discuss the current state of human and animal tinnitus research, outline current challenges, and highlight new and exciting research opportunities.
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- A Henton
- Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center and Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.,Center for Neuroscience, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center and Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.,Center for Neuroscience, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Kacprzyk A, Stefura T, Krzysztofik M, Rok T, Rokita E, Tatoń G. The Impact of Mobile Phone Use on Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Bioelectromagnetics 2021; 42:105-114. [PMID: 33440459 DOI: 10.1002/bem.22316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 10/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Tinnitus is a perception of sound in the absence of an external source. The aim of our study was to investigate with a meta-analytical approach, whether mobile phone (MP) use increases the risk of tinnitus. Eight studies reporting the risk of tinnitus in relation to MP use were identified, and six high-quality studies (two cohort studies, one case-control study, and three cross-sectional ones) were included in the meta-analysis. The quality assessment was performed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. The risk of tinnitus was analyzed depending on the exposure to MPs in subgroups according to the study design and method of exposure assessment. Two cohort studies, which assessed the exposure to MPs using network operator data, indicated no significantly increased risk of tinnitus among highly exposed MP users in comparison to lightly exposed individuals (odds ratio [OR]: 1.03 [95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.93-1.15]). Likewise, the self-reported exposure data from two cohorts/case-control and four cross-sectional studies did not find an association between exposure to MPs and tinnitus (OR: 1.20 [95% CI: 0.40-3.61] and OR: 1.73 [95% CI: 0.67-4.49], respectively). Current scientific knowledge, including high-quality studies with a reliable exposure assessment based on network operator data, does not support the hypothesis that MP use is associated with tinnitus. © 2020 Bioelectromagnetics Society.
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- Artur Kacprzyk
- Department of Biophysics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
- Doctoral School in Medical and Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Biophysics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Biophysics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Biophysics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
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Ylikoski J, Markkanen M, Pirvola U, Lehtimäki JA, Ylikoski M, Jing Z, Sinkkonen ST, Mäkitie A. Stress and Tinnitus; Transcutaneous Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation Attenuates Tinnitus-Triggered Stress Reaction. Front Psychol 2020; 11:570196. [PMID: 33041937 PMCID: PMC7527536 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.570196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Introduction Tinnitus can become a strong stressor for some individuals, leading to imbalance of the autonomous nervous system with reduction of parasympathetic activity. It can manifest itself as sleep disturbances, anxiety and even depression. This condition can be reversed by bioelectrical vagal nerve stimulation (VNS). Conventional invasive VNS is an approved treatment for epilepsy and depression. Transcutaneous VNS (taVNS) stimulating the auricular branch of the vagus nerve has been shown to activate the vagal pathways similarly as an implanted VNS. Therefore, taVNS might also be a therapeutic alternative in health conditions such as tinnitus-related mental stress (TRMS). This retrospective study in 171 TRMS patients reports the clinical features, psychophysiological characteristics, and results of the heart rate variability (HRV) tests before and after test-taVNS. This study also reports the therapy outcomes of 113 TRMS patients treated with taVNS, in combination with standard tinnitus therapy. Methods Diagnostic tinnitus and hearing profiles were defined. To detect possible cardiac adverse effects, test-taVNS with heart rate monitoring as well as pre- and post-stimulation HRV tests were performed. Daily taVNS home therapy was prescribed thereafter. To assess therapeutic usefulness of taVNS, 1-year follow-up outcome was studied. Results of HRV tests were retrospectively analyzed and correlated to diagnostic data. Results The large majority of patients with TRMS suffer from associated symptoms such as sleep disturbances and anxiety. Baseline HRV data showed that more than three quarters of the 171 patients had increased sympathetic activity before test-taVNS. Test-taVNS shifted mean values of different HRV parameters toward increased parasympathetic activity in about 80% of patients. Test-taVNS did not cause any cardiac or other side effects. No significant adverse effects were reported in follow-up questionnaires. Conclusion TRMS is an example of a stress condition in which patients may benefit from taVNS. As revealed by HRV, test-taVNS improved parasympathetic function, most efficiently in patients with a low starting HRV level. Our tinnitus treatment program, including taVNS, effectively alleviated tinnitus stress and handicap. For wider clinical use, there is a great need for more knowledge about the optimal methodology and parameters of taVNS.
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- Jukka Ylikoski
- Helsinki Ear Institute, Helsinki, Finland.,Salustim Group Inc., Kempele, Finland.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Anatomy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Molecular and Integrative Biosciences Research Program, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Helsinki Ear Institute, Helsinki, Finland.,Salustim Group Inc., Kempele, Finland
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Center for Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery of Chinese PLA, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Reavis KM, Henry JA, Marshall LM, Carlson KF. Prevalence of Self-Reported Depression Symptoms and Perceived Anxiety Among Community-Dwelling U.S. Adults Reporting Tinnitus. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.1044/2020_persp-19-00178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Purpose
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between tinnitus and self-reported mental health distress, namely, depression symptoms and perceived anxiety, in adults who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examinations Survey between 2009 and 2012. A secondary aim was to determine if a history of serving in the military modified the associations between tinnitus and mental health distress.
Method
This was a cross-sectional study design of a national data set that included 5,550 U.S. community-dwelling adults ages 20 years and older, 12.7% of whom were military Veterans. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression was used to estimate the association between tinnitus and mental health distress. All measures were based on self-report. Tinnitus and perceived anxiety were each assessed using a single question. Depression symptoms were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire, a validated questionnaire. Multivariable regression models were adjusted for key demographic and health factors, including self-reported hearing ability.
Results
Prevalence of tinnitus was 15%. Compared to adults without tinnitus, adults with tinnitus had a 1.8-fold increase in depression symptoms and a 1.5-fold increase in perceived anxiety after adjusting for potential confounders. Military Veteran status did not modify these observed associations.
Conclusions
Findings revealed an association between tinnitus and both depression symptoms and perceived anxiety, independent of potential confounders, among both Veterans and non-Veterans. These results suggest, on a population level, that individuals with tinnitus have a greater burden of perceived mental health distress and may benefit from interdisciplinary health care, self-help, and community-based interventions.
Supplemental Material
https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.12568475
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- Kelly M. Reavis
- VA RR&D, National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, VA Portland Health Care System, Oregon
- OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
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- VA RR&D, National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, VA Portland Health Care System, Oregon
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
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- OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
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- VA RR&D, National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, VA Portland Health Care System, Oregon
- OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
- VA HSR&D, Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care, VA Portland Health Care System, Oregon
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Mahafza N, Zhao F, El Refaie A, Chen F. A comparison of the severity of tinnitus in patients with and without hearing loss using the tinnitus functional index (TFI). Int J Audiol 2020; 60:220-226. [PMID: 32787604 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2020.1804081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare the severity of tinnitus in tinnitus patients with and without hearing loss. DESIGN AND STUDY SAMPLE 73 tinnitus patients were included in this study at an audiology clinic in Amman, Jordan. Participants were assigned to two groups according to their hearing status. The severity of tinnitus was evaluated using the Tinnitus Functional Index questionnaire. All participants were interviewed, followed by an otoscopic examination, pure tone audiometry, and tests for admittance and tinnitus matching. RESULTS The normal hearing group included 34 participants (46.6%) whose TFI scores were divided as follows: mild annoyance (17), significant annoyance (14), and severe annoyance (3). The sensorineural loss group included 39 participants (53.4%) with mild annoyance (11), significant annoyance (12), and severe annoyance (16). A statistically significant association was found between hearing status and the severity of tinnitus using a Chi-Squared test (x2 = 0.487, p = 0.007). There was no association between tinnitus severity and age or gender. CONCLUSION Tinnitus severity was significantly worse in tinnitus patients with a hearing loss than tinnitus patients with normal hearing thresholds. This should be taken into consideration when clinicians are planning counselling and management protocols for individual patients.
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- Nadeem Mahafza
- Centre for Speech and Language Therapy and Hearing Science, Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Speech and Language Therapy and Hearing Science, Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UK.,Department of Hearing and Speech Science, Xinhua College, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Speech and Hearing Sciences, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Centre for Speech and Language Therapy and Hearing Science, Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UK
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The search for an effective medication that will eliminate tinnitus has a long history. Currently, no drugs exist that universally cure tinnitus. Pharmacologic interventions that have been investigated can be divided into those that attempt to eliminate the perception of tinnitus, and those that are designed to treat the negative comorbidities associated with tinnitus, thereby mitigating tinnitus' negative impact on quality of life. A third category of drugs can also be considered that addresses an identified pathologic condition that has tinnitus as an associated symptom (for example, Meniere's disease, otosclerosis, migraine-associated vertigo). This third category is not addressed.
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- Carol A Bauer
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL 62794, USA.
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Searchfield GD, Spiegel DP, Poppe TNER, Durai M, Jensen M, Kobayashi K, Park J, Russell BR, Shekhawat GS, Sundram F, Thompson BB, Wise KJ. A proof-of-concept study comparing tinnitus and neural connectivity changes following multisensory perceptual training with and without a low-dose of fluoxetine. Int J Neurosci 2020; 131:433-444. [PMID: 32281466 DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2020.1746310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Background. This proof-of-concept study investigated a method of multisensory perceptual training for tinnitus, and whether a short, low-dose administration of fluoxetine enhanced training effects and changed neural connectivity.Methods. A double-blind, randomized placebo controlled design with 20 participants (17 male, 3 female, mean age = 57.1 years) involved 30 min daily computer-based, multisensory training (matching visual, auditory and tactile stimuli to perception of tinnitus) for 20 days, and random allocation to take 20 mg fluoxetine or placebo daily. Behavioral measures of tinnitus and correlations between pairs of a priori regions of interest (ROIs), obtained using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI), were performed before and after the training.Results. Significant changes in ratings of tinnitus loudness, annoyance, and problem were observed with training. No statistically significant changes in Tinnitus Functional Index, Tinnitus Handicap Inventory or Depression Anxiety Stress Scales were found with training. Fluoxetine did not alter any of the behavioural outcomes of training compared to placebo. Significant changes in connectivity between ROIs were identified with training; sensory and attention neural network ROI changes correlated with significant tinnitus rating changes. Rs-fMRI results suggested that the direction of functional connectivity changes between auditory and non-auditory networks, with training and fluoxetine, were opposite to the direction of those changes with multisensory training and placebo.Conclusions. Improvements in tinnitus measures were correlated with changes in sensory and attention networks. The results provide preliminary evidence for changes in rs-fMRI accompanying a multisensory training method in persons with tinnitus.
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- G D Searchfield
- Eisdell Moore Centre & Audiology Section, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,Centre for Brain Research, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,Brain Research New Zealand, New Zealand
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- Essilor Research and Development, Singapore, Singapore
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- Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, Kings College London, London, UK
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- Eisdell Moore Centre & Audiology Section, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,Centre for Brain Research, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Bay of Plenty and School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Whakatane Hospital, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Eisdell Moore Centre & Audiology Section, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,Acoustics Centre, Mechanical Engineering, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Eisdell Moore Centre & Audiology Section, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Pharmacy, Otago University, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- Eisdell Moore Centre & Speech Science, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Mantello EB, Lupoli LDM, Rodrigues PCDP, Cavalcante JMS, Massuda ET, Anastasio ART. Functional Impact of Tinnitus in Patients with Hearing Loss. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 24:e191-e197. [PMID: 32256840 PMCID: PMC6986948 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1697994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 08/11/2019] [Indexed: 10/29/2022] Open
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Introduction Tinnitus, which is considered the third worst symptom for humans, is a common complaint among people living with hearing loss and may negatively affect the quality of life of those who have it. Objective To analyze the perception of the handicap in patients with tinnitus and hearing loss as well as the possible associations between the variables hearing loss, loudness, onset, frequency and annoyance by tinnitus, and the correlation between the visual analogue scale (VAS) and the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI). Methods A total of 30 patients with complaints of tinnitus and the presence of sensorineural hearing impairment were selected for this cross-sectional, observational, and descriptive study. The loudness of the tinnitus was measured by a VAS and classified as mild, moderate, or severe. The THI was classified as slight, mild, moderate, severe, and catastrophic. Data were submitted to statistical analysis using the Fisher exact test and Spearman correlation coefficient. Results Eleven male (36.7%) and 19 female (63.3%) subjects with a mean age of 56.5 years old were evaluated. There was no significant association between loudness, annoyance, time and frequency of tinnitus, nor between hearing loss and tinnitus. There was a significant association between the variables hearing loss and loudness, and a weak correlation between VAS and THI. Conclusion Tinnitus has a practical impact in the lives of patients with hearing loss in terms of catastrophic, functional, and emotional aspects, regardless of loudness, frequency, or time of onset. Hearing loss was a factor that had an impact on the loudness of tinnitus. There was no statistically significant correlation between VAS and THI.
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- Erika Barioni Mantello
- Speech, Language and Hearing Department, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Clinical Speech, Language and Hearing Department, Pontifícia Universidade Católica, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, and Head and Neck Surgery, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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Niemann U, Boecking B, Brueggemann P, Mebus W, Mazurek B, Spiliopoulou M. Tinnitus-related distress after multimodal treatment can be characterized using a key subset of baseline variables. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0228037. [PMID: 31999776 PMCID: PMC6991951 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0228037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic tinnitus is a complex condition that can be associated with considerable distress. Whilst cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) approaches have been shown to be effective, not all patients benefit from psychological or psychologically anchored multimodal therapies. Determinants of tinnitus-related distress thus provide valuable information about tinnitus characterization and therapy planning. OBJECTIVE The study aimed to develop machine learning models that use variables (or "features") obtained before treatment to characterize patients' tinnitus-related distress status after treatment. Whilst initially all available variables were considered for model training, the final model was required to achieve highest predictive performance using only a small number of features. METHODS 1,416 tinnitus patients (decompensated tinnitus: 32%) who completed a 7-day multimodal treatment encompassing tinnitus-specific components, CBT, physiotherapy and informational counseling were included in the analysis. At baseline, patients were assessed using 205 features from 10 questionnaires comprising sociodemographic and clinical information. A data-driven workflow was developed consisting of (a) an initial exploratory correlation analysis, (b) supervised machine learning to predict tinnitus-related distress after treatment (T1) using baseline data only (T0), and (c) post-hoc analysis of the best model to facilitate model inspection and understanding. Classification methods were embedded in a feature elimination wrapper that iteratively learned on features found to be important for the model in the preceding iteration, in order to keep the performance stable while successively reducing the model complexity. 10-fold cross-validation with area under the curve (AUC) as performance measure was implemented for model generalization error estimation. RESULTS The best machine learning classifier (gradient boosted trees) can predict tinnitus-related distress in T1 with AUC = 0.890 using 26 features. Subjectively perceived tinnitus-related impairment, depressivity, sleep problems, physical health-related impairments in quality of life, time spent to complete questionnaires and educational level exhibited a high attribution towards model prediction. CONCLUSIONS Machine learning can reliably identify baseline features recorded prior to treatment commencement that characterize tinnitus-related distress after treatment. The identification of key features can contribute to an improved understanding of multifactorial contributors to tinnitus-related distress and thereon based multimodal treatment strategies.
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- Uli Niemann
- Faculty of Computer Science, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Universitaetsplatz 2, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Tinnitus Center, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Tinnitus Center, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Tinnitus Center, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Tinnitus Center, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Faculty of Computer Science, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Universitaetsplatz 2, Magdeburg, Germany
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Vajsakovic D, Maslin M, Searchfield GD. Principles and Methods for Psychoacoustic Evaluation of Tinnitus. Curr Top Behav Neurosci 2020; 51:419-459. [PMID: 33550568 DOI: 10.1007/7854_2020_211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Tinnitus, the perception of sound in the absence of a physical sound in the environment, is highly heterogeneous. It varies in its etiology, characteristics, and impact on an individual's life. The sound is commonly described as "ringing," "buzzing," "crickets," "hissing," "humming." Tinnitus can be acute or chronic, mild or disabling. It can be perceived unilaterally or, more commonly, bilaterally. The sound and its location differ from person to person and fluctuate in the same individual over a certain period of time. This heterogeneity in characterization has important implications for research and clinical practice. Identifying patterns in how tinnitus sounds and its relationship to hearing may aid in identifying different forms of tinnitus and revealing their underlying mechanisms. However, the subjective nature of characterizing tinnitus makes it difficult to reliably define and measure. This chapter will focus on reviewing the psychoacoustic assessment of tinnitus, its relationship to cognitive and behavioral aspects of tinnitus, and its neuropathophysiology. In particular, it will describe the heterogeneity of tinnitus and tinnitus matching, and how individual variability in measures may be used to guide treatment and as a prognostic factor.
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- Dunja Vajsakovic
- Section of Audiology, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,Eisdell Moore Centre, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,Centre for Brain Research, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,Brain Research New Zealand, A Centre of Research Excellence, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Eisdell Moore Centre, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, The University of Canterbury, Canterbury, New Zealand
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- Section of Audiology, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. .,Eisdell Moore Centre, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. .,Centre for Brain Research, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. .,Brain Research New Zealand, A Centre of Research Excellence, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Manning C, Thielman EJ, Grush L, Henry JA. Perception Versus Reaction: Comparison of Tinnitus Psychoacoustic Measures and Tinnitus Functional Index Scores. Am J Audiol 2019; 28:174-180. [PMID: 31022361 DOI: 10.1044/2018_aja-ttr17-18-0041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Purpose Psychoacoustic characteristics of tinnitus include its loudness and pitch. These characteristics are commonly measured and reported; however, it has not been shown that they are associated with the impact, or bothersomeness, of tinnitus. This study addressed this question by determining correlations between measures of tinnitus loudness, tinnitus pitch, and functional effects of tinnitus. Method Tinnitus loudness matches, pitch matches, a numeric rating scale (NRS) of tinnitus loudness, and responses to the 25-item tinnitus functional index (TFI) were obtained from 223 participants who experienced tinnitus for at least 6 months. Estimates of tinnitus pitch were calculated by use of a Bayesian sequential analysis technique. Results The total TFI score, as well as each of its 8 subscales, had weak or no correlations with both loudness matches and pitch matches, but moderate correlations with the NRS. Conclusions Psychoacoustic measurements used to estimate aspects of tinnitus perception appear unrelated to the impact of tinnitus, as assessed by a subjective outcome instrument. These psychoacoustic measurements do not assess reactions to tinnitus. These reactions should be measured by validated questionnaires, such as the TFI, which are designed to measure tinnitus impact. The moderate correlations between the NRS and the TFI suggest that self-reported tinnitus loudness is more a measure of tinnitus reactions than perception.
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- Candice Manning
- National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, VA Portland Health Care System, OR.,Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
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- National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, VA Portland Health Care System, OR
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- National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, VA Portland Health Care System, OR
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- National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, VA Portland Health Care System, OR.,Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
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Ekinci A, Kamasak K. Evaluation of serum prolidase enzyme activity and oxidative stress in patients with tinnitus. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 86:405-410. [PMID: 30975591 PMCID: PMC9422714 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjorl.2019.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 01/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Introduction Tinnitus is defined as the perception of sound in the head or in the head in the absence of external sounds. The cause of tinnitus is still unknown. Objective We aimed to compare the serum levels of total oxidant status, total antioxidant status, serum prolidase enzyme activity and the oxidative stress index in patients with tinnitus to those of normal subjects. Methods Twenty five patients with tinnitus (mean age 34.3) and 25 healthy controls (mean age 37.2) were included in the study. Results Total oxidant status levels in the patient group were significantly higher than in the control group (p = 0.037). The mean total oxidant status value was 2.54 ± 0.95 mmoL/L in the patient group, and 2.06 ± 0.98 mmoL/L in the control group. The mean oxidative stress index level was 0.22 ± 0.10 AU in the patient group, while it was 0.17 ± 0.08 AU in the control group. Oxidative stress index was significantly higher in the patient group (0.026). There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of total antioxidant status values (p = 0.838). The mean serum prolidase enzyme activity level was 202.74 ± 33.56 U/L in the patient group and 175.46 ± 42.68 U/L in the control group. Serum prolidase enzyme activity levels in the patient group were significantly higher than in the control group (0.040). Conclusion We detected that the total oxidant status, oxidative stress index and serum prolidase enzyme activity levels were higher in patients with tinnitus when compared to the healthy controls. This finding suggests that oxidative stress index and serum prolidase enzyme activity may play a role in the etiopathogenesis of tinnitus.
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- Adnan Ekinci
- Hitit University, Faculty of Medicine, Otorhinolaryngology Department, Çorum, Turkey.
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- Hitit University, Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Çorum, Turkey
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Tinnitus is a common symptom of unclear origin that can be multifactorially caused and maintained. It is frequently, but not inevitably, associated with hearing loss. Emotional distress and maladaptive coping strategies - that are associated with or amplified by the tinnitus percept - pose key targets for psychological interventions. Once somatic contributors are identified and treated as applicable, psychological approaches comprise normalizing psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic interventions. Measures to improve hearing perception (e. g., hearing aids or cochlear implants) can also contribute to tinnitus habituation through direct (improvement of hearing perception) or indirect (improvement of emotional wellbeing or quality of life) effects.
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- B Boecking
- Tinnituszentrum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Karlplatz 7, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland.
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- Tinnituszentrum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Karlplatz 7, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Tinnituszentrum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Karlplatz 7, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
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Mores JT, Bozza A, Magni C, Casali RL, Amaral MIRD. Perfil clínico e implicações do zumbido em indivíduos com e sem perda auditiva. Codas 2019; 31:e20180029. [DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/20192018029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2018] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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RESUMO Objetivo comparar as características clínicas do zumbido e interferência na qualidade de vida em indivíduos com e sem perda auditiva associada, bem como discutir a associação de mensurações quantitativas e instrumentos qualitativos de avaliação. Método estudo quantitativo, descritivo e de corte transversal aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em pesquisa (nº 973.314/2016 CAEE: 41634815.3.0000.0106). Foram comparadas as respostas da avaliação psicoacústica do zumbido (pesquisa de intensidade, frequência, nível mínimo de mascaramento e limiar de desconforto para tom puro e fala), bem como questionário Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) e escala visual analógica (EVA) de 15 sujeitos portadores de zumbido e perda auditiva periférica (grupo GI) e 16 indivíduos normo-ouvintes (grupo GII). Resultados O escore médio na EVA e THI no GI foi, respectivamente, de 5,1(+1,5) e 42,3(+18) e no GII de 5,7(+2.6) e 32,7(+25), sugerindo incômodo moderado no GI e moderado/leve no GII (p>0,005). Verificou-se correlação moderada entre o THI e EVA apenas no GII. Na avaliação psicoacústica, observaram-se diferenças significantes entre os grupos referentes à medida da loudness (*p=0,013) e ao nível mínimo de mascaramento (*p=0,001). Conclusão a perda auditiva parece não se constituir em um fator determinante para o maior ou menor impacto do zumbido na qualidade de vida do sujeito. Já as diferenças encontradas entre os grupos, referentes às medidas psicoacústicas, podem ser justificadas pela presença do dano coclear em si. A mensuração objetiva do zumbido, independentemente da presença ou não da perda auditiva periférica, caracteriza-se como um importante instrumento complementar às medidas de auto avaliação.
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Jelleberg C, Martz E. Vocational implications of tinnitus: Considerations for rehabilitation professionals. JOURNAL OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 2018. [DOI: 10.3233/jvr-180969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Chennettée Jelleberg
- Portland State University, Portland, OR, USA
- Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR, USA
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- Rehability Oregon and National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, VA, USA
- Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR, USA
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Subtyping patients with somatic tinnitus: Modulation of tinnitus and history for somatic dysfunction help identify tinnitus patients with temporomandibular joint disorders. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0202050. [PMID: 30102717 PMCID: PMC6089421 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0202050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Determine in a cohort of patients with normal hearing and chronic tinnitus if self-reported history for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and a positive modulation of tinnitus in the TMJ region could be suggestive of an underlying TMJ disorder. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study included 226 patients presenting to the Head and Neck Service of our University Hospital. Following audiological and somatic tinnitus evaluation, patients were divided into two groups. The study group (n = 134) included subjects that met both the following criteria: A) a self-reported history for TMJ dysfunction and B) a positive modulation of tinnitus following somatic maneuvers in the TMJ region. The control group (n = 92) included patients with similar demographic and tinnitus characteristics that did not meet the proposed criteria for somatic tinnitus. Afterwards, patients underwent clinical TMJ evaluation in the Service of Clinical Gnathology of our University. RESULTS One hundred thirty-one patients (57.9%) received a clinical diagnosis of TMJ disorder according to DC/TMD Axis I; 79.1% in the study group and 27.2% in the control group. Ninety-five (42.1%) patients were negative for TMJ disorders; 20.9% in the study group and 72.8% in the control group. A significantly higher number of TMJ disorders was found in patients in the study group compared to the control group (p<0.0001). Most patients had joint disorders (67.2%), followed by other (29.8%) and pain disorders (29%). Logistic regression analysis in the study group showed that female gender was more prevalent in patients with TMJ disorders. CONCLUSION Our findings in patients with chronic tinnitus and normal hearing suggest that self-reported history for somatic dysfunction and modulation of tinnitus, when occurring simultaneously in the TMJ region, can be useful to preliminarily identify patients with TMJ disorders.
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Smit JV, Pielkenrood BJ, Arts RAGJ, Janssen ML, Temel Y, Stokroos RJ. Patient Acceptance of Invasive Treatments for Tinnitus. Am J Audiol 2018; 27:184-196. [PMID: 29507954 DOI: 10.1044/2017_aja-17-0015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 09/28/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The field of neuromodulation is currently seeking to treat a wide range of disorders with various types of invasive devices. In recent years, several preclinical trials and case reports in humans have been published on their potential for chronic tinnitus. However, studies to obtain insight into patients' willingness to undergo these treatments are scarce. The aim of this survey study was to find out whether tinnitus patients are willing to undergo invasive neuromodulation when taking its risks, costs, and potential benefits into account. METHOD A Visual Analog Scale (VAS, 0-10) was used to measure the outcome. Spearman's rank-order correlation coefficients were computed to determine the correlation between patient characteristics and acceptance rates. RESULTS Around one fifth of the patients were reasonably willing to undergo invasive treatment (VAS 5-7), and around one fifth were fully willing to do so (VAS 8-10). Hearing aids, used as a control, were accepted most, followed by cochlear implantation, deep brain stimulation, and cortical stimulation. Acceptance rates were slightly higher when the chance of cure was higher. Patients with a history of attempted treatments were more eager than others to find a new treatment for tinnitus. CONCLUSIONS A considerable proportion of patients with tinnitus would accept a variety of invasive treatments despite the associated risks or costs. When clinical neuromodulatory studies for tinnitus are to be performed, particular attention should be given to obtaining informed consent, including explaining the potential risks and providing a realistic outcome expectation.
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- Jasper V. Smit
- Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat/Head and Neck Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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- Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat/Head and Neck Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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- Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat/Head and Neck Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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- Department of Methodology and Statistics, Maastricht University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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- Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat/Head and Neck Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Tinnitus and Tinnitus-Related Handicap in a College-Aged Population. Ear Hear 2018; 39:517-526. [DOI: 10.1097/aud.0000000000000503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Peter N, Kleinjung T. Neuromodulation for tinnitus treatment: an overview of invasive and non-invasive techniques. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 2018; 20:116-130. [PMID: 29770647 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.b1700117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Tinnitus is defined as a perception of sound without any external sound source. Chronic tinnitus is a frequent condition that can affect the quality of life. So far, no causal cure for tinnitus has been documented, and most pharmacologic and psychosomatic treatment modalities aim to diminish tinnitus' impact on the quality of life. Neuromodulation, a novel therapeutic modality, which aims at alternating nerve activity through a targeted delivery of a stimulus, has emerged as a potential option in tinnitus treatment. This review provides a brief overview of the current neuromodulation techniques as tinnitus treatment options. The main intention is to provide updated knowledge especially for medical professionals counselling tinnitus patients in this emerging field of medicine. Non-invasive methods such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial electrical stimulation, neurofeedback, and transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation were included, as well as invasive methods such as implanted vagus nerve stimulation and invasive brain stimulation. Some of these neuromodulation techniques revealed promising results; nevertheless, further research is needed, especially regarding the pathophysiological principle as to how these neuromodulation techniques work and what neuronal change they induce. Various studies suggest that individually different brain states and networks are involved in the generation and perception of tinnitus. Therefore, in the future, individually tailored neuromodulation strategies could be a promising approach in tinnitus treatment for achieving a more substantial and longer lasting improvement of complaints.
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- Nicole Peter
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zürich, Zürich 8091, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zürich, Zürich 8091, Switzerland
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of psychological functioning in chronic tinnitus. Clin Psychol Rev 2018; 60:62-86. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2017.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2017] [Revised: 10/31/2017] [Accepted: 12/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Oron Y, Shemesh S, Tamir SO, Goldfarb A, Marom T, Gluck O, Shushan S. A Hebrew adaptation of the tinnitus functional index. Clin Otolaryngol 2018; 43:662-665. [DOI: 10.1111/coa.12985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Y. Oron
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine; Department of Otolaryngology, Head, Neck and Maxillofacial Surgery; Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center; Tel-Aviv University; Tel Aviv Israel
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine; Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery; The Edith Wolfson Medical Center; Tel-Aviv University; Holon Israel
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery; Assuta University Hospital; Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Faculty of Health Sciences; Ashdod Israel
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine; Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery; The Edith Wolfson Medical Center; Tel-Aviv University; Holon Israel
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery; Assaf Harofeh Medical Center; Tel Aviv University Sackler Faculty of Medicine; Zerifin Israel
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery; Assuta University Hospital; Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Faculty of Health Sciences; Ashdod Israel
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine; Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery; The Edith Wolfson Medical Center; Tel-Aviv University; Holon Israel
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Schmidt SA, Zimmerman B, Bido Medina RO, Carpenter-Thompson JR, Husain FT. Changes in gray and white matter in subgroups within the tinnitus population. Brain Res 2018; 1679:64-74. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2017.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2017] [Revised: 11/06/2017] [Accepted: 11/13/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Aazh H, Moore BCJ. Factors Associated With Depression in Patients With Tinnitus and Hyperacusis. Am J Audiol 2017; 26:562-569. [PMID: 29209701 DOI: 10.1044/2017_aja-17-0008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2017] [Accepted: 08/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess factors associated with depression for patients with tinnitus and hyperacusis. METHOD Data were gathered from the records of 620 consecutive patients who sought help concerning their tinnitus or hyperacusis from an audiology clinic in the United Kingdom. RESULTS One third of the patients had borderline abnormal or abnormal scores on the Depression subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-D). Linear regression models showed that HADS-D scores were related to scores for tinnitus handicap, tinnitus loudness, and uncomfortable loudness levels. Mediation analyses showed that (a) the influence of tinnitus handicap scores on HADS-D scores was mainly mediated via the effects of insomnia, hyperacusis, and anxiety; (b) the influence of tinnitus loudness scores on HADS-D scores was fully mediated via the effects of tinnitus handicap, insomnia, hyperacusis handicap, and anxiety; (c) and the small influence of uncomfortable loudness levels on HADS-D scores was fully mediated by hyperacusis handicap and anxiety. CONCLUSION Those involved in the management of patients with tinnitus and/or hyperacusis should use a wide range of instruments to assess the full impact of tinnitus on a patient's life and should be prepared to refer a patient for treatment for depression, especially when the patient has anxiety, hyperacusis, and/or insomnia.
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- Hashir Aazh
- Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Therapy Specialist Clinic, Audiology Department, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Egerton Road, Guildford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Strumila R, Lengvenytė A, Vainutienė V, Lesinskas E. The role of questioning environment, personality traits, depressive and anxiety symptoms in tinnitus severity perception. Psychiatr Q 2017; 88:865-877. [PMID: 28229347 DOI: 10.1007/s11126-017-9502-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Psychological factors have been described as important for tinnitus severity, but attempts to incorporate them in one picture are sparse. This study investigated to what extent traits (personality), states (depressive and anxiety symptoms), sociodemographic factors and questioning environment influence tinnitus severity perception and how they interplay. Data were obtained from 212 subjects in a survey that was undertaken in 2016 at Vilnius University hospital and via internet. Measures included the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Big Five Personality Dimensions Scale and sociodemographic questions. A series of stepwise forward and multiple regression analyses were undertaken to discover how factors interconnect. Female gender, age, living in rural area, but not level of education, were found to be associated with THI and HADS. Total HADS score and of both subscales were linked to scores on THI, VAS scales and all personality traits, except agreeableness (and consciousness for anxiety). Anxiety was the most important predictor for tinnitus severity, followed by depressive symptoms. Only neuroticism from personality dimensions was a predictor of THI score, whereas THI scores did not predict scores on neuroticism. All results in scales were higher in the internet group, except agreeableness and neuroticism, while extroversion correlated negatively with THI score only in the hospital group. Tinnitus severity was highly correlated with depressive, anxiety symptoms and neuroticism. Respondents recruited through internet had higher scores on most parameters. Results emphasize the importance of psychological factors in tinnitus management.
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- Robertas Strumila
- Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, M. K. Čiurlionio street 21, LT-03101, Vilnius, Lithuania.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Clinic of Psychiatry, Vilnius University, Vasaros street 5, LT-10309, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Center of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases, Vilnius University Hospital Santariskiu Clinics, Santariškių street 2, LT-08661, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, M. K. Čiurlionio street 21, LT-03101, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Center of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases, Vilnius University Hospital Santariskiu Clinics, Santariškių street 2, LT-08661, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Hesse G. [Diagnosis and therapy of tinnitus]. MMW Fortschr Med 2017; 159:45-55. [PMID: 29071593 DOI: 10.1007/s15006-017-9593-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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- Gerhard Hesse
- Ohr- und Hörinstitut, TInnitus-Klinik am KH Bad Arolsen, Große Allee 50, D-34454, Bad Arolsen, Deutschland.
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Tyler RS, Deshpande AK, Lau CC, Kuk F. The Effectiveness of the Progression of Widex Zen Tinnitus Therapy: A Pilot Study. Am J Audiol 2017; 26:283-292. [PMID: 28614844 DOI: 10.1044/2017_aja-16-0009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2016] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to measure the progression of benefits to individuals with tinnitus from providing informational counseling, hearing aids, a brief tinnitus activities treatment and Zen therapy. METHOD Several magnitude estimation scales and tinnitus handicap scales were administered for the duration of the study to 20 participants. RESULTS Results indicated that all participants benefited from this sequential approach of providing different components of this tinnitus treatment. Large benefits were observed following the tinnitus activities treatment and the Zen treatments. CONCLUSION We conclude that the progressive approach of treatment demonstrated here should be of benefit to most individuals with tinnitus and that the Widex Zen sound therapy is a worthwhile treatment for many tinnitus sufferers.
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- Richard S. Tyler
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City
- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Iowa, Iowa City
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Bhatt JM, Lin HW, Bhattacharyya N. Prevalence, Severity, Exposures, and Treatment Patterns of Tinnitus in the United States. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2017; 142:959-965. [PMID: 27441392 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2016.1700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 264] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Importance Tinnitus is a common problem for millions of individuals and can cause substantial negative effects on their quality of life. A large epidemiologic study of tinnitus and its management patterns in the US adult population is lacking. Objectives To quantify the epidemiologic features and effect of tinnitus and to analyze the management of tinnitus in the United States relative to the 2014 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) clinical practice guidelines. Design, Methods, and Participants This cross-sectional analysis of the representative 2007 National Health Interview Survey (raw data, 75 764 respondents) identified a weighted national sample of adults (age, ≥18 years) who reported tinnitus in the preceding 12 months. Data were collected in November 2014 at the University of California, Irvine, and Harvard Medical School. Main Outcomes and Measures In addition to quantifying prevalence, severity, duration, and regularity of tinnitus, specific data regarding noise exposure and tinnitus management patterns during health care visits were analyzed. Results Among an estimated (SE) 222.1 (3.4) million US adults, 21.4 (3.4) million (9.6% [0.3%]) experienced tinnitus in the past 12 months. Among those who reported tinnitus, 27% had symptoms for longer than 15 years, and 36% had nearly constant symptoms. Higher rates of tinnitus were reported in those with consistent exposure to loud noises at work (odds ratio, 3.3; 95% CI, 2.9-3.7) and during recreational time (odds ratio, 2.6; 95% CI, 2.3-2.9). Years of work-related noise exposure correlated with increasing prevalence of tinnitus (r = 0.13; 95% CI, 0.10-0.16). In terms of subjective severity, 7.2% reported their tinnitus as a big or a very big problem compared with 41.6% who reported it as a small problem. Only 49.4% had discussed their tinnitus with a physician, and medications were the most frequently discussed recommendation (45.4%). Other interventions, such as hearing aids (9.2%), wearable (2.6%) and nonwearable (2.3%) masking devices, and cognitive behavioral therapy (0.2%), were less frequently discussed. Conclusions and Relevance The prevalence of tinnitus in the United States is approximately 1 in 10 adults. Durations of occupational and leisure time noise exposures correlated with rates of tinnitus and are likely targetable risk factors. Management options suggested by the recently published AAO-HNSF guidelines were followed infrequently.
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- Jay M Bhatt
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine
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- Department of Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Aazh H, Lammaing K, Moore BCJ. Factors related to tinnitus and hyperacusis handicap in older people. Int J Audiol 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2017.1335887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Hashir Aazh
- Audiology Department, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, UK and
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- Audiology Department, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, UK and
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- Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Davies JE, Gander PE, Hall DA. Does Chronic Tinnitus Alter the Emotional Response Function of the Amygdala?: A Sound-Evoked fMRI Study. Front Aging Neurosci 2017; 9:31. [PMID: 28270764 PMCID: PMC5318420 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2017.00031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2016] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Tinnitus is often associated with strong negative thoughts and emotions which can contribute to a distressing and chronic long-term condition. The amygdala, the "feeling and reacting" part of the brain, may play a key role in this process. Although implicated in several theoretical models of tinnitus, quantification of activity in the human amygdala has only been made possible more recently through neuroimaging methods such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) but benefits from modified scanning parameters using a double-echo acquisition for improved BOLD sensitivity. This study thus examined the role of the amygdala in emotional sound processing in people with tinnitus using a novel double-echo imaging sequence for optimal detectability of subcortical activity. Our hypotheses were: (1) emotionally evocative sound clips rated as pleasant or unpleasant would elicit stronger amygdalar activation than sound clips rated as neutral, (2) people with tinnitus have greater amygdalar activation in response to emotionally evocative sounds (relative to neutral sounds) compared to controls. Methods: Twelve participants all with chronic, constant tinnitus took part. We also recruited 11 age and hearing-matched controls. Participants listened to a range of emotionally evocative sound clips; rated as pleasant, unpleasant or neutral. A region-of-interest analysis was chosen to test our a priori hypotheses. Results: Both groups displayed a robust and similar overall response to sounds vs. silence in the following ascending auditory pathways; inferior colliculus, medial geniculate body and the primary auditory cortex. In support of our first hypothesis, the amygdala's response to pleasant and unpleasant sound clips was significantly greater than neutral sounds. Opposing our second hypothesis, we found that the amygdala's overall response to pleasant and unpleasant sounds (compared to neutral sounds) was actually lower in the tinnitus group as compared to the controls. Conclusions: The "muted" amygdala activation observed in the tinnitus group could reflect an internal modification of emotional response perhaps as a result of successful habituation to emotionally negative sound. This interpretation would predict a heightened amygdala emotional response in individuals with a more clinically bothersome tinnitus.
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- Jeff E Davies
- Division of Audiology, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, De Montfort UniversityLeicester, UK; National Institute for Health Research, Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research UnitNottingham, UK; Otology and Hearing Group, Division of Clinical Neuroscience, School of Medicine, University of NottinghamNottingham, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research, Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research UnitNottingham, UK; Otology and Hearing Group, Division of Clinical Neuroscience, School of Medicine, University of NottinghamNottingham, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research, Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research UnitNottingham, UK; Otology and Hearing Group, Division of Clinical Neuroscience, School of Medicine, University of NottinghamNottingham, UK
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Al-Swiahb J, Park SN. Characterization of tinnitus in different age groups: A retrospective review. Noise Health 2017; 18:214-9. [PMID: 27569409 PMCID: PMC5187663 DOI: 10.4103/1463-1741.189240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to characterize tinnitus in affected patients. Methods: A retrospective review of medical records from 470 consecutive patients who visited a tertiary care hospital for evaluation of chronic subjective tinnitus between January 2009 and June 2010 was performed. Patients were divided into three subgroups based on age. Clinical, audiological, and psychological characteristics of each subgroup were analyzed. Results: Of the 470 patients evaluated, 85 were less than 40, 217 between 40 and 60, and 168 above 60 years of age. Most patients were men and complained of unilateral, acute high-pitched tinnitus. Most patients above the age of 40 years complained of loud and annoying tinnitus and had worse stress and severity scores. Conclusions: Chronic tinnitus in older adults is subjectively louder, more annoying, and more distressing than that found in younger patients. We recommend considering age in the patient management plan.
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- Jamil Al-Swiahb
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Wielopolski J, Kleinjung T, Koch M, Peter N, Meyer M, Rufer M, Weidt S. Alexithymia Is Associated with Tinnitus Severity. Front Psychiatry 2017; 8:223. [PMID: 29163242 PMCID: PMC5681746 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2017.00223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Accepted: 10/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Alexithymia is considered to be a personality trait with a tendency to express psychological distress in somatic rather than emotional form and, therefore, may play a vital role in somatization. Although, such a propensity can be found in patients suffering from tinnitus, the relationship between alexithymic characteristics and the subjective experience of tinnitus severity remains yet unclear. Our aim was to evaluate which alexithymic characteristics are linked to the subjective experience of tinnitus symptomatology. METHODS We evaluated tinnitus severity (Tinnitus Handicap Inventory, THI), alexithymia (20-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale, TAS-20), and depression (Beck Depression Inventory, BDI) in 207 outpatients with tinnitus. Correlation analyses and multiple regression analyses were calculated in order to investigate the relationship between alexithymic characteristics, tinnitus severity, and depression. RESULTS Highly significant positive correlations were found between THI total score and TAS-20 total score as well as BDI score. Regarding the TAS-20 subscales, multiple regression analyses showed that only the TAS-20 subscale "difficulty in identifying feelings" (DIF) and the BDI significantly predicted the subjective experience of tinnitus severity. Regarding the THI subscales, only higher scores of the THI subscale "functional" demonstrated an independent moderate association with higher scores for DIF. CONCLUSION We found an independent association between the subjective experience of tinnitus severity and alexithymic characteristics, particularly with regard to limitations in the fields of mental, social, and physical functioning because of tinnitus and the difficulty of identifying feelings facet of alexithymia. These findings are conducive to a better understanding of affect regulation that may be important for the psychological adaptation of patients suffering from tinnitus.
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- Jan Wielopolski
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Neuroplasticity and Learning in the Healthy Aging Brain, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Psychiatric Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Psychiatric Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Gauvin DV, Yoder JD, Tapp RL, Baird TJ. Small Compartment Toxicity: CN VIII and Quality of Life: Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Balance Disorders. Int J Toxicol 2017; 36:8-20. [PMID: 27194512 DOI: 10.1177/1091581816648905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Life experiences, industrial/environmental exposures, and administration of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs may have unintended but detrimental effects on peripheral and central auditory pathways. Most relevant to the readership of this journal is the role that drug treatments approved by the FDA as safe and effective appear to interact with 3 independent modes of toxicity within the small compartment of the ear. What may seem to be trivial drug-induced toxicity has the potential to change important measures of quality of life and functional capacity of mid- to late-life patients. Drugs meant to treat can become the source of interference in the activities of daily living, and as a result, treatment compliance may be jeopardized. Ototoxicity has been defined as the tendency of certain therapeutic agents and other chemical substances to cause functional impairments and cellular degeneration of the tissues of the inner ear resulting in hearing loss. However, one of the largest contributors to hospitalizations is fall-related injuries in the elderly patients associated with disorders of vestibular function linked to progressive and drug-induced toxicities. Tinnitus affects 35 to 50 million adults representing approximately 25% of the US population, with 12 million seeking medical care and 2 to 3 million reporting symptoms that were severely debilitating. This review is intended to highlight these targets of neurotoxicity that threaten the usefulness of drug treatments deemed safe and effective prior to access by the general public.
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- David V Gauvin
- Neurobehavioral Sciences, MPI Research Inc, Mattawan, MI, USA
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- Neurobehavioral Sciences, MPI Research Inc, Mattawan, MI, USA
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- Neurobehavioral Sciences, MPI Research Inc, Mattawan, MI, USA
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Hwang SM, Lim SH, Oh DJ, Kim SK, Jung HH, Im GJ. Effect of Tianeptine on Depressed Tinnitus Patients. J Audiol Otol 2016; 20:90-6. [PMID: 27626082 PMCID: PMC5020574 DOI: 10.7874/jao.2016.20.2.90] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2016] [Revised: 06/27/2016] [Accepted: 07/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives Tianeptine is a tricyclic antidepressant that has a novel pharmacological property: it increases the reuptake of 5-hydroxytryptamine. Recent studies have reported that the prevalence of depression is greater in patients with tinnitus than in control subjects who do not have tinnitus. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of tianeptine for the relief of tinnitus, especially in patients with depressive mood. Subjects and Methods Among a total of 52 tinnitus patients, 15 had depressive mood. The depressed tinnitus patients were prescribed Stablon® 12.5 mg once daily for 1 month without any other drug. We assessed the severity of tinnitus, level of depression, and the quality of sleep in these patients by using the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Hearing impairment and severity of tinnitus were measured with pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and tinnitograms. These evaluations were conducted before and after medication treatment. Results For the 15 depressed tinnitus patients, THI scores significantly correlated with BDI and PSQI scores prior to medication treatment. These results showed that the discomfort of tinnitus was closely related to depression and sleep disorder. After medication treatment, THI and BDI scores significantly decreased, indicating that tinnitus and depression improved. However, no significant alteration in PSQI score was observed, indicating that there was no improvement in sleep quality. Conclusions In the treatment of depressed tinnitus patients, tianeptine might be an efficient drug to treat both tinnitus and depression. However, tianeptine is unlikely to improve the quality of sleep in these patients.
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- Soo Min Hwang
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hwaseong, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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