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Acupuncture for tinnitus management.

S Nilsson1, A Axelsson, G Li De

  • 1Department of Audiology, Sahlgrenska Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Scandinavian Audiology
|January 1, 1992
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Traditional Chinese acupuncture was studied for severe tinnitus relief in 56 patients. While most experienced no significant general improvement, some reported transient or longer-lasting effects, suggesting potential benefits for select individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Otolaryngology
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

  • Severe tinnitus significantly impacts patient quality of life.
  • Traditional Chinese acupuncture is explored as a potential therapeutic intervention for tinnitus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of traditional Chinese acupuncture for patients with continuous and severe tinnitus.
  • To assess both short-term and potential long-term effects of acupuncture treatment on tinnitus symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Fifty-six patients with severe tinnitus received 10 acupuncture treatments over 20 days.
  • Tinnitus severity, annoyance, and awareness were assessed using Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) and a verbal rating scale.
  • Post-treatment follow-up was conducted to evaluate prolonged treatment effects.

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Main Results:

  • Twenty-one percent of patients reported transient reductions in tinnitus intensity lasting hours to days.
  • A 20% 'substantial' improvement rate was estimated by VAS across intensity, annoyance, and awareness.
  • A 25% deterioration rate was observed; overall statistical analysis showed no significant general treatment effects.
  • Three patients experienced improvement lasting over 10 days post-treatment, indicating possible long-term effects in some cases.

Conclusions:

  • Traditional Chinese acupuncture demonstrated limited significant general treatment effects for severe tinnitus in this cohort.
  • Transient and, in a few cases, longer-lasting improvements suggest acupuncture may offer some benefit for specific tinnitus patients.
  • Further research is warranted to explore patient-specific factors and psychological components influencing acupuncture response in tinnitus management.