SynthesisBMJ clinical evidence2014
Tinnitus.
Synthesis in BMJ clinical evidence, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
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Who cites it
18 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- Tinnitus-associated cognitive and psychological impairments: a comprehensive review meta-analysis.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2024Pooled it
- Use of Acupuncture for Adult Health Conditions, 2013 to 2021: A Systematic Review.JAMA network open · 2022Pooled it
- Intratympanic Administration of OTO-313 Reduces Tinnitus in Patients With Moderate to Severe, Persistent Tinnitus: A Phase 1/2 Study.Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology · 2021Trial
- Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Collagen Mesotherapy in the Course of Chronic Cervicocephalic Syndrome-A Retrospective Observational Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Consensus Statements on Tinnitus Treatment: A Delphi Study by the Korean Tinnitus Study Group.Journal of Korean medical science · 2025Article
- Tinnitus Prevalence, Associated Characteristics, and Treatment Patterns among Adults in Saudi Arabia.Audiology research · 2024Article
- Evaluation of chronic idiopathic tinnitus and its psychosocial triggers.World journal of clinical cases · 2023Article
- A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications on Tinnitus: A Study Based on Web of Science Data From 1980 to 2020.The journal of international advanced otology · 2023Article
- The Role of Eye Color in the Emergence of Tinnitus in Silence.International archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2022Article
- A data-driven approach to clinical decision support in tinnitus retraining therapy.Frontiers in neuroinformatics · 2022Article
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- Validation of a Dutch version of the Tinnitus Functional Index in a tertiary referral tinnitus clinic.Heliyon · 2021Article
- Development and Evaluation ofInternational archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2021Article
- Sound Generator: Analysis of the Effectiveness of Noise in the Habituation of Tinnitus.International archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2021Article
- An auditory brainstem implant for treatment of unilateral tinnitus: protocol for an interventional pilot study.BMJ open · 2019Article
- Audiovestibular Symptoms in Systemic Autoimmune Diseases.Journal of immunology research · 2018Review
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- Cluster Analysis to Identify Possible Subgroups in Tinnitus Patients.Frontiers in neurology · 2017Article
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
introductionUp to 18% of people in industrialised societies are mildly affected by chronic tinnitus, and 0.5% report tinnitus having a severe effect on their daily life. Tinnitus can be associated with hearing loss, acoustic neuromas, drug toxicity, ear diseases, and depression. Tinnitus can last for many years, and can interfere with sleep and concentration. METHODS AND OUTCOMES: We conducted a systematic review and aimed to answer the following clinical question: What are the effects of treatments for chronic tinnitus? We searched: Medline, Embase, The Cochrane Library, and other important databases up to November 2013 (Clinical Evidence reviews are updated periodically; please check our website for the most up-to-date version of this review). We included harms alerts from relevant organisations such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
resultsWe found 33 studies that met our inclusion criteria. We performed a GRADE evaluation of the quality of evidence for interventions.
conclusionsIn this systematic review, we present information relating to the effectiveness and safety of the following interventions: acamprosate, acupuncture, antidepressant drugs, benzodiazepines, carbamazepine, electromagnetic stimulation, ginkgo biloba, hearing aids, hypnosis, psychotherapy, tinnitus-masking devices, and cognitive behavioural therapy plus tinnitus-masking device (tinnitus retraining therapy).
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Registered trials
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