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Anisha Rattan1, Khushboo Goel2, Dinesh Kumar Sharma3
1Medical Officer, SDH, Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur, Punjab India.
Summary
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy significantly reduced tinnitus severity and improved patient-reported outcomes. This noninvasive treatment offers a safe and effective option for chronic tinnitus management.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Tinnitus, a prevalent auditory disorder, significantly impacts quality of life.
- Current tinnitus treatments offer limited efficacy for many patients.
- Noninvasive therapeutic options are sought to manage chronic tinnitus.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for tinnitus.
- To assess TENS therapy using validated patient-reported outcome measures.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 60 patients with chronic subjective tinnitus.
- Participants received 8 sessions of TENS over 4 weeks.
- Tinnitus severity and handicap were measured using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) pre- and post-treatment.
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in tinnitus loudness, annoyance, duration, and impact on daily activities (VAS scores, P < 0.001).
- Substantial improvement in functional, emotional, and catastrophic aspects of tinnitus handicap (THI scores, P < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a safe and effective noninvasive treatment for tinnitus.
- TENS therapy demonstrates significant positive outcomes in reducing tinnitus severity and improving quality of life.
