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Mindfulness-based therapy for chronic tinnitus: a narrative review
Zhongfu Zhang1, Qingqin Xu1, Jing Wang1
1Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Frontiers in Psychology
|May 25, 2026
Summary
Mindfulness-based therapy may help reduce psychological distress and improve quality of life for chronic tinnitus patients. However, its direct impact on tinnitus loudness is limited, requiring further research.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Audiology
- Mental Health
Background:
- Chronic tinnitus significantly impacts mental well-being, causing anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life.
- Mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) is emerging as a potential psychological intervention for tinnitus management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current literature on MBT for chronic tinnitus.
- To examine the rationale, application, efficacy, limitations, and future directions of MBT in tinnitus management.
Main Methods:
- This study conducted a narrative review of existing research on MBT for chronic tinnitus.
- The review analyzed studies focusing on intervention types, comparator conditions, and outcome measures.
Main Results:
- Mindfulness-based interventions show promise in reducing tinnitus-related distress and improving emotional regulation and quality of life.
- Evidence for MBT's direct effect on reducing tinnitus loudness is currently limited.
Conclusions:
- MBT may serve as a valuable complementary treatment for some individuals with chronic tinnitus.
- Further high-quality research is necessary to establish the definitive clinical role of MBT in tinnitus care.
