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Long-term changes in multimodal intensive tinnitus therapy : A 5‑year follow-up
P Brüggemann1, J Otto1, N Lorenz1
1Tinnituszentrum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Charité Mitte, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany.
HNO
|January 20, 2018
Summary
This study shows that a 7-day intensive multimodal tinnitus therapy significantly reduces tinnitus burden, stress, and depressive symptoms. These positive effects on tinnitus patients are maintained for at least five years.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Mental Health
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Tinnitus is a common condition often associated with significant distress.
- Comorbid depressive symptoms and stress frequently accompany tinnitus, impacting quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term (5-year) effectiveness of an intensive multimodal 7-day tinnitus therapy.
- To assess the sustained impact of the therapy on tinnitus burden, stress, and depressive symptoms.
Main Methods:
- A 7-day intensive multimodal intervention for tinnitus was administered.
- Tinnitus burden (Tinnitus Questionnaire), stress (Perceived Stress Questionnaire), and depressive symptomatology (General Depression Scale) were measured.
- 94 patients were assessed at the 5-year follow-up.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in all outcome variables immediately after the 7-day treatment.
- These improvements in tinnitus burden, stress, and depression were statistically significant at the 5-year follow-up.
Conclusions:
- The 7-day intensive multimodal therapy is an effective treatment for tinnitus.
- The positive outcomes, including reduced tinnitus burden, stress, and depressive symptoms, are durable and maintained long-term.
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