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    Transcutaneous electrical tinnitus suppression (ETS) provided minimal relief for most patients with hearing loss and tinnitus. However, one patient experienced significant tinnitus reduction with the active device.

    Area of Science:

    • Audiology
    • Neurology
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Tinnitus, often associated with sensorineural hearing loss, significantly impacts quality of life.
    • Transcutaneous electrical tinnitus suppression (ETS) is a novel therapeutic approach under investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of a wearable device for transcutaneous electrical tinnitus suppression (ETS) in patients with sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus.

    Main Methods:

    • A double-blind, crossover study involving 20 patients with sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus.
    • Patients used both active ETS devices and inactive placebo devices.
    • Tinnitus severity was assessed using patient-reported scores and objective measures during dedicated test sessions.

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    Main Results:

    • Only 10% of patients reported reduced tinnitus severity with the active device, while 20% reported reduction with the placebo.
    • 75% of participants experienced no relief from either device.
    • One patient showed a significant, sustained reduction in tinnitus severity (70-80%) with the active device during follow-up testing.

    Conclusions:

    • The Theraband headset for transcutaneous electrical tinnitus suppression (ETS) demonstrates potential efficacy for a small subset of patients.
    • Further research is warranted to identify patient characteristics that predict positive responses to ETS.