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Amir Habeeb, MBBS BSc MSc MRCS (ENT) AFHEA +447850592603
amir.habeeb1@nhs.net


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Oto Smartphone App in Treating Tinnitus Amongst Adult Patients Compared with Standard Talking Therapies

Recruiting

Open to: ALL

Age: 18.0 - N/A

Stevenage

Medical Conditions

Tinnitus

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A study that looks at treating tinnitus and its associated burden, insomnia and quality of life effects with a smartphone app when compared with the talking therapies already offered on the national health service. Three separate questionnaires will be used to collect this data from patients at regular time intervals.

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

Jun 2024 Jun 2025

Publications

"Morin CM, Belleville G, Belanger L, Ivers H. The Insomnia Severity Index: psychometric indicators to detect insomnia cases and evaluate treatment response. Sleep. 2011 May 1;34(5):601-8. doi: 10.1093/sleep/34.5.601."; "21532953"; "Vahedi S. World Health Organization Quality-of-Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF): Analyses of Their Item Response Theory Properties Based on the Graded Responses Model. Iran J Psychiatry. 2010 Fall;5(4):140-53."; "22952508"; "Carlbring P, Andersson G, Cuijpers P, Riper H, Hedman-Lagerlof E. Internet-based vs. face-to-face cognitive behavior therapy for psychiatric and somatic disorders: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Cogn Behav Ther. 2018 Jan;47(1):1-18. doi: 10.1080/16506073.2017.1401115. Epub 2017 Dec 7."; "29215315"; "Mehdi M, Dode A, Pryss R, Schlee W, Reichert M, Hauck FJ. Contemporary Review of Smartphone Apps for Tinnitus Management and Treatment. Brain Sci. 2020 Nov 17;10(11):867. doi: 10.3390/brainsci10110867."; "33212928"; "Lewis S, Chowdhury E, Stockdale D, Kennedy V; Guideline Committee. Assessment and management of tinnitus: summary of NICE guidance. BMJ. 2020 Mar 31;368:m976. doi: 10.1136/bmj.m976. No abstract available."; "32234748"; "Shargorodsky J, Curhan GC, Farwell WR. Prevalence and characteristics of tinnitus among US adults. Am J Med. 2010 Aug;123(8):711-8. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2010.02.015."; "20670725"

INTERVENTIONAL

Intervention Type : DEVICE
Intervention Description : The smartphone application delivers personalized tinnitus therapy combining evidence-based CBT with mindfulness, patient education as well as physical therapy such as stretches and exercises. There are additional sounds available to listen to from the sound library. There will be a structured programme that the participants can work through however they are encouraged to personalise their own therapy.

Intervention Arm Group : Oto Smartphone Application;

Intervention Type : BEHAVIORAL
Intervention Description : Tinnitus-retraining therapy will be offered in the control arm which represents the standard evidence-based intervention on the NHS. (2) Participants enrolled to this arm will undertake tinnitus retraining therapy with a trained audiologist. The sessions will last 30 minutes with the option for further sessions should the patient which to have more support with their tinnitus to mimic the NHS programme as much as possible. These sessions will encompass a brief audiological history followed by therapy tailored to the patient's needs allowing for patient-centred optimisation of tinnitus burden and secondary comorbidities. This may include relaxation, CBT and advice surrounding sound as well as white noise masking therapy.

Intervention Arm Group : Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) Arm;



You can take part if:



You may not be able to take part if:


This is in the inclusion criteria above


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
    Stevenage
    Hertfordshire
    SG14AB

Amir Habeeb, MBBS BSc MSc MRCS (ENT) AFHEA +447850592603
amir.habeeb1@nhs.net



The study is sponsored by East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust



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Last updated 01 October 2024

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