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    • Medical Devices

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    • Tinnitus, a prevalent auditory disorder, significantly impacts quality of life.
    • Current tinnitus treatments offer limited efficacy for many individuals.
    • Electrical stimulation presents a potential non-invasive therapeutic avenue.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of low amperage, low frequency electrical stimulation for tinnitus treatment.
    • To identify optimal application sites on the auricle based on electrical conductivity.
    • To assess the degree and permanence of tinnitus improvement following stimulation.

    Main Methods:

    • A two-experiment study involving electrical stimulation applied to 13 specific auricular sites.
    • Stimulus parameters: low amperage, low frequency variable square wave.
    • Experiment 2: Single-blind protocol with 20 subjects (33 ears), defining improvement as complete remission or frequency decrease.

    Main Results:

    • Eighty-two percent of treated ears (27 out of 33) showed improvement based on defined criteria.
    • Improvement duration varied significantly, ranging from 20 minutes to over six months.
    • Adverse effects associated with the electrical stimulation were minimal.

    Conclusions:

    • Low amperage, low frequency electrical stimulation is a promising treatment for tinnitus.
    • The procedure demonstrates a high success rate and minimal adverse effects.
    • Further research is warranted to optimize parameters and understand long-term outcomes.