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Transdermal electrical stimulation in sensorineural tinnitus.

S Maini¹, S C Deogaonkar

¹B J Medical College, 411 001 Pune.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India

|November 3, 2012

Summary

Transdermal electrical stimulation (TDES) reduced tinnitus in patients with sensorineural hearing loss. This non-invasive tinnitus treatment showed varying success rates based on the underlying cause, with unknown etiology and ototoxic drug-induced tinnitus responding best.

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Transdermal electrical stimulation in sensorineural TINNITUS.

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Area of Science:

Audiology
Neurology
Medical Devices

Background:

Persistent decompensated tinnitus and sensorineural deafness significantly impact patient quality of life.
Various etiologies contribute to tinnitus, including aging (presbyacusis), noise exposure, otosclerosis, ototoxic drugs, Endolymphatic hydrops, labyrinthitis, and head injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of low frequency, low ampere transdermal electrical stimulation (TDES) for tinnitus suppression in patients with sensorineural deafness.
To determine the effectiveness of TDES across different causes of tinnitus.

Main Methods:

Seventy-three patients (84 ears) with persistent tinnitus and sensorineural deafness were treated with TDES.
TDES parameters included low frequency and low ampere settings.

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Main Results:

Tinnitus reduction was achieved in 38 out of 84 ears (45.2% overall success rate).
The highest success rates were observed in patients with unknown etiology (53.3%), ototoxic drugs (50%), and presbyacusis (45%).
Tinnitus suppression lasted from a few hours to several weeks, with repeatable results upon re-stimulation.

Conclusions:

Transdermal electrical stimulation (TDES) offers a potential therapeutic option for tinnitus suppression in patients with sensorineural hearing loss.
The effectiveness of TDES varies depending on the etiology of tinnitus, suggesting a targeted approach may be beneficial.