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Effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy in relieving tinnitus
1Department of Psychology, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey.
International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine
|August 17, 2024
Summary
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) significantly reduced tinnitus severity and related issues like sleep problems and attention deficits in adults. This tinnitus treatment showed promising results in a randomized controlled trial.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Behavioral Psychology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Tinnitus, a prevalent auditory condition, significantly impacts quality of life.
- Current management strategies for tinnitus often yield suboptimal results.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) presents a potential non-pharmacological intervention for tinnitus management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in alleviating tinnitus symptoms.
- To assess the impact of CBT on tinnitus-related distress, functional impairment, and sleep quality.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 30 participants diagnosed with subjective tinnitus.
- Participants were allocated to either an 8-week CBT intervention group or a control group.
- Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) were used for pre- and post-intervention assessments.
Main Results:
- The CBT group demonstrated significant reductions in overall tinnitus severity (THI and VAS scores) post-intervention (P = 0.001).
- Significant improvements were observed in specific THI subscales (Emotional, Catastrophic, Functional) within the CBT group.
- No significant changes in tinnitus scores were noted in the control group.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for reducing tinnitus burden.
- CBT positively impacts tinnitus-related attention deficits and sleep disturbances.
- Further research with larger cohorts is recommended to confirm these findings.
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