Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Can cochlear implants decrease tinnitus?

Ema Yonehara1, Raquel Mezzalira, Paulo R C Porto

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. emayonehara@yahoo.com.br

The International Tinnitus Journal
|January 31, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Cochlear implants significantly reduce tinnitus symptoms in many patients, even in the ear opposite the implant. This study confirms that electrical stimulation can provide substantial relief for tinnitus sufferers.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The risks of hormones to the inner ear.

Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology·2026
Same author

Siltation and tidal effects: a comprehensive, clinical, and didactic approach to reasoning about vertebrobasilar hypoflow conditions.

Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology·2026
Same author

Pharmacogenetic strategies to mitigate cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in head and neck cancer: A cost-minimization analysis with the use of GSTP1 c.313A>G genotyping.

PloS one·2026
Same author

Sensitivity and specificity of the video head impulse test in the diagnosis of vestibular migraine - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology·2026
Same author

Moving past the usual suspects: a new framework for aural fullness.

Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology·2026
Same author

Posturography techniques to identify balance problems in elderly individuals with vestibulopathy - a comparison study.

Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology·2025

Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Neuroscience
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Tinnitus is a common auditory symptom impacting quality of life.
  • Electrical stimulation via cochlear implants has shown potential for tinnitus suppression.
  • Mechanisms underlying tinnitus suppression by cochlear implants require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of cochlear implants in reducing tinnitus perception.
  • To compare pre- and post-operative tinnitus experiences in patients receiving cochlear implants.
  • To analyze tinnitus suppression in both ipsilateral and contralateral ears.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 29 postlingual adults with profound sensorineural hearing loss.
  • Utilized Nucleus 24K multichannel cochlear implant device.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Patients completed questionnaires post-activation of the internal cochlear implant component.

    • Main Results:

    • Pre-surgery, 72% of patients had tinnitus; 67% had bilateral symptoms.
    • Post-activation, 33% reported total tinnitus suppression, and 39% reported partial relief.
    • In bilateral cases, 86% experienced tinnitus reduction in both ears.

    Conclusions:

    • Multichannel cochlear implants can lead to significant tinnitus reduction.
    • Tinnitus suppression extends to the contralateral ear, suggesting central nervous system involvement.
    • Cochlear implantation is a viable option for managing tinnitus in hearing-impaired individuals.