SynthesisBrazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology
The use of tDCS as a therapeutic option for tinnitus: a systematic review.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- EEG spectral and microstate analysis originating residual inhibition of tinnitus induced by tailor-made notched music training.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2023Article
- Determining the Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Tinnitus, Depression, and Anxiety: A Systematic Review.Brain sciences · 2022Review
- The neurobiology of misophonia and implications for novel, neuroscience-driven interventions.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2022Review
- Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a treatment option for tinnitus in profound hearing loss.BMJ case reports · 2021Article
- Individual Cerebral Blood Flow Responses to Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation at Various Intensities.Brain sciences · 2020Article
- Investigating the effects of tDCS on Visual Orientation Discrimination Task Performance: 'The possible influence of placebo'.Journal of cognitive enhancement : towards the integration of theory and practice · 2020Article
- Implantable Direct Current Neural Modulation: Theory, Feasibility, and Efficacy.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2019Review
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Abstract
introductionDue to the subjectivity of the tinnitus diagnosis and its diverse etiologies, establishing an effective treatment is complex. In this context, transcranial direct current stimulation, a noninvasive option, is available for most patients and has shown good results in the treatment of other symptoms such as chronic pain.
objectiveTo evaluate the therapeutic response of tinnitus to transcranial direct current stimulation.
methodsA systematic review of the literature was performed using the following descriptors: tinnitus, transcranial direct current stimulation and randomized clinical trial. The research was carried out in the MEDLINE/PUBMED, Lilacs, and Scielo databases. The inclusion criteria were: patients over 18 years of age with no associated comorbidities, who had a diagnosis established by a specialist or through the application of previously validated scales and criteria applied by a non-specialist physician.
resultsA total of 4165 studies were found, and a total of six were selected after the inclusion criteria were applied, obtaining a sample of 602 patients. Based on the defined criteria, there was a positive response to transcranial direct current stimulation in 14.86% of the participants.
conclusionBased on literature studied, there is no therapeutic response of tinnitus to transcranial direct current stimulation.
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