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[Tinnitus treatment by using electrical stimulation].

Marzena Mielczarek¹, Wiesław Konopka, Jurek Olszewski

¹Zakład Audiologii, Foniatrii i Otoneurologii II Katedry Otolaryngologii UM w Lodzi.

Otolaryngologia Polska = the Polish Otolaryngology

|June 17, 2008

Summary

Electrical stimulation offers a promising alternative for severe tinnitus relief, with 71% of patients experiencing subjective improvement. Adding cervical kinesitherapy may further enhance treatment outcomes for tinnitus.

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Neurology
Physical Therapy

Background:

Severe tinnitus affects a significant patient population.
Conventional pharmacological treatments often yield limited results.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of electrical stimulation for severe tinnitus.
To assess the additional benefit of cervical kinesitherapy.

Main Methods:

46 patients with severe tinnitus were divided into two groups.
Group I received electrical stimulation; Group II received electrical stimulation plus cervical kinesitherapy.
Electrical stimulation involved a direct current (0.15–1.15 mA) via a silver electrode in the ear canal.

Main Results:

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Subjective improvement was reported in 71% of patients.

Audiometric tests showed improvement in 55% of ears.

In Group I, 44% of ears showed improvement, with complete disappearance in 4 ears.

In Group II, 16 ears improved, with complete disappearance in 2 ears.

Conclusions:

Electrical stimulation presents a viable alternative therapy for severe tinnitus.
Cervical kinesitherapy may provide an additive therapeutic effect.