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[Acupuncture worth trying in severe tinnitus]

S Furugård1, P J Hedin, A Eggertz

  • 1Norrlands Universitetssjukhus, Umeå.

Lakartidningen
|May 30, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Acupuncture provided temporary relief for disabling tinnitus loudness and improved quality of life in patients. Physiotherapy showed limited benefits, with effects from both treatments diminishing after one year.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Disabling tinnitus significantly impacts quality of life.
  • Tinnitus patients often exhibit depressive characteristics.
  • Limited evidence exists on acupuncture's long-term effects on tinnitus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate acupuncture's efficacy for tinnitus severity and quality of life.
  • To compare acupuncture with individualized physiotherapy.
  • To assess treatment outcomes over a one-year follow-up period.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, randomized, cross-over study design.
  • 22 patients with disabling tinnitus participated.
  • Evaluations included visual analogue scale (VAS) and Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • Acupuncture offered immediate tinnitus relief and improved quality of life (NHP) for three months.
  • Physiotherapy showed no significant reduction in tinnitus severity or quality of life improvement.
  • All treatment benefits returned to baseline levels by the one-year follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Acupuncture may provide temporary relief from tinnitus and enhance quality of life.
  • Tinnitus is associated with depressive symptoms.
  • Further research is needed to explore sustained tinnitus management strategies.

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