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Investigating tinnitus subgroups based on hearing-related difficulties.

Eldré W Beukes^1,2, David M Baguley^3,4,5, Vinaya Manchaiah^1,6

¹Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, USA.

International Journal of Clinical Practice

|July 31, 2021

Summary

Identifying tinnitus subgroups based on hearing comorbidities is crucial for personalized treatment. This study found distinct subgroups, with those experiencing hyperacusis reporting higher tinnitus severity.

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Area of Science:

Audiology
Otolaryngology
Psychology

Background:

Tinnitus subgrouping may enable tailored interventions and reduce outcome variability.
Understanding hearing-related comorbidities is key to phenotyping tinnitus patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine if tinnitus subgroups are discernible based on hearing-related comorbidities.
To identify predictors of tinnitus severity within these subgroups.

Main Methods:

An exploratory cross-sectional study using an online survey.
Included 2980 eligible adults with tinnitus.
Main outcome measure: Tinnitus Handicap Inventory-Screening Version.

Main Results:

Three distinct tinnitus subgroups were identified: tinnitus-only (44%), tinnitus with hyperacusis/hearing loss/misophonia (27%), and tinnitus with hearing loss (29%).
Tinnitus with hyperacusis showed the highest severity; tinnitus with no hearing loss showed the lowest.
Younger age and mental health issues predicted greater tinnitus severity across all groups.

Conclusions:

Further research and clinical practice should explore these tinnitus subtypes.
Triage based on hearing comorbidities can inform tailored management pathways and interventions for each subgroup.