ArticleThe Laryngoscope2017
Relationships between tinnitus and the prevalence of anxiety and depression.
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181 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- An updated meta-analysis: repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treating tinnitus.The Journal of international medical research · 2021Pooled it
- Psychosocial Variables That Predict Chronic and Disabling Tinnitus: A Systematic Review.Current topics in behavioral neurosciences · 2021Pooled it
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of late auditory evoked potentials as a candidate biomarker in the assessment of tinnitus.PloS one · 2020Pooled it
- A methodological assessment of studies that use voxel-based morphometry to study neural changes in tinnitus patients.Hearing research · 2017Pooled it
- Associations Between Subjective Tinnitus and Cognitive Performance: Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses.Trends in hearingPooled it
- A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 study of intratympanic OTO-313 in patients with moderate to severe subjective tinnitus.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2023Trial
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- Association between diabetes and tinnitus traits in the UK Biobank: a population-based cohort study.Acta diabetologica · 2026Article
- Mobile Apps for Tinnitus: Systematic Search in App Stores and Review of Intervention Components and Behavior Change Techniques.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026Article
- The Relationship Between Blood Lipids, Coagulation Indexes, Blood Homocysteine and Sudden Deafness: A Retrospective Study and Mendelian Randomization Analysis.World journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery · 2026Article
- Deep brain reconditioning stimulation suppresses tinnitus in a rat model.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Superficial and deep white matter brain alterations discriminate tinnitus in older adults.Brain structure & function · 2026Article
- Benefits of a Natural Dietary Supplement for Tinnitus: An Observational Prospective Exploratory Study.Audiology research · 2026Article
- The multidimensional effects of sleep quality in young adults: the relationship between auditory performance, sound tolerance, and anxiety.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
- Association Between Tinnitus and Angina Pectoris in U.S. Adults: Evidence from NHANES 2009-2018.Audiology research · 2026Article
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objectives/hypothesisQuantify the relationships between tinnitus, and anxiety and depression among adults. STUDY
designCross-sectional analysis of a national health survey.
methodsAdult respondents in the 2007 Integrated Health Interview Series tinnitus module were analyzed. Data for tinnitus symptoms and severity and reported anxiety and depression symptoms were extracted. Associations between tinnitus problems and anxiety, depression, lost workdays, days of alcohol consumption, and mean hours of sleep were assessed.
resultsAmong 21.4 ± 0.69 million adult tinnitus sufferers, 26.1% reported problems with anxiety in the preceding 12 months, whereas only 9.2% of those without tinnitus reported an anxiety problem (P < .001). Similarly, 25.6% of respondents with tinnitus reported problems with depression, whereas only 9.1% of those without tinnitus reported depression symptoms (P < .001). Those reporting tinnitus symptoms as a "big" or "very big" problem were more likely to concurrently report anxiety (odds ratio [OR]: 5.7; 95% CI: 4.0-8.1; P < .001) and depression (OR: 4.8; 95% CI: 3.5-6.7; P < .001) symptoms. Tinnitus sufferers reported significantly fewer mean hours of sleep per night (7.00 vs. 7.21; P < .001) and greater mean days of work missed (6.94 vs. 3.79, P < .001) compared to those who did not report tinnitus. Mean days of alcohol consumption between the two groups were not significantly different.
conclusionsTinnitus symptoms are closely associated with anxiety, depression, shorter sleep duration, and greater workdays missed. These comorbidities and sequelae should be recognized and addressed to optimally manage patients with chronic and bothersome tinnitus. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4 Laryngoscope, 2016 127:466-469, 2017.
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