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Reducing persistent auditory hallucinations by wearing an ear-plug.

D J Done, C D Frith, D C Owens

The British Journal of Clinical Psychology

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This case study shows that wearing an earplug in one ear can reduce auditory hallucinations. The beneficial effects were observed only when the earplug was in the patient's dominant ear.

Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Psychiatry
Auditory Perception

Background:

Persistent auditory hallucinations are a challenging symptom in various psychiatric conditions.
Current treatments for auditory hallucinations have limitations and variable efficacy.

Observation:

A single patient experiencing persistent auditory hallucinations participated in this case study.
The effects of wearing an earplug in one ear were systematically observed.

Findings:

The use of an earplug demonstrated beneficial effects in reducing auditory hallucinations.
These positive effects were specifically noted when the earplug was inserted into the patient's dominant ear.

Implications:

This finding suggests a potential novel, non-pharmacological approach for managing auditory hallucinations.

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Further research is warranted to explore the efficacy and mechanisms of unilateral earplug use in larger patient cohorts.