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A randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for treating tinnitus
Pierre Philippot1, François Nef, Lucy Clauw
1University of Louvain, Louvain, Belgium.
Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
|May 14, 2011
Summary
Mindfulness training, combined with psychoeducation, effectively reduces psychological distress from tinnitus. Relaxation training showed fewer lasting benefits for tinnitus patients.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Tinnitus significantly impacts psychological well-being.
- Effective interventions for tinnitus-related psychological distress are needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of mindfulness and relaxation training as adjuncts to psychoeducation for tinnitus.
- To evaluate the long-term psychological benefits of these interventions.
Main Methods:
- Randomized clinical trial involving individuals with tinnitus.
- Participants received psychoeducation followed by six weekly sessions of either mindfulness or relaxation training.
- Outcomes assessed included negative emotions, rumination, and psychological difficulties.
Main Results:
- Psychoeducation alone reduced negative emotions and psychological distress.
- Mindfulness training maintained or enhanced these benefits, promoting acceptance.
- Relaxation training benefits diminished over the follow-up period.
Conclusions:
- Mindfulness training, alongside psychoeducation, is a promising approach for managing the psychological impact of tinnitus.
- This combination may offer sustained relief from tinnitus-related distress.
