SynthesisEuropean 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 Surgery2020
Internet/smartphone-based applications for the treatment of tinnitus: a systematic review.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Could the use of web-based applications assist in neuropsychiatric treatment? An umbrella review.BMC psychology · 2025Pooled it
- [Apps for tinnitus? A systematic review on quality, intervention components, and behavior change techniques].Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz · 2024Pooled it
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- Mobile Application as a Digital Therapeutic for Chronic Tinnitus: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery · 2026Trial
- Smartphone-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Customized Sound Therapy for Tinnitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial.The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology · 2025Trial
- Mobile Apps for Tinnitus: Systematic Search in App Stores and Review of Intervention Components and Behavior Change Techniques.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026Article
- Research Progress on Pathogenesis, Modern Interventions and Neuromodulatory Mechanisms of Acupuncture for Tinnitus.International journal of general medicine · 2026Review
- Tinnitus management by improving resilience using exposure in virtual reality: a scoping review.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 · 2025Article
- Consensus Statements on Tinnitus Treatment: A Delphi Study by the Korean Tinnitus Study Group.Journal of Korean medical science · 2025Article
- Digital Frequency Customized Relieving Sound for Chronic Subjective Tinnitus Management: Prospective Controlled Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Exploring App-Based Physiotherapy for Somatic Tinnitus: Results from a Pilot Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Efficacy of Internet-Based Therapies for Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Review
- Digital thErapy For Improved tiNnitus carE Study (DEFINE): Protocol for a randomised controlled trial.PloS one · 2024Article
- The Effectiveness of a Smartphone Application for Tinnitus Relief.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The fudan tinnitus relieving system application for tinnitus management.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2023Article
- The Fudan Tinnitus Relieving System (FTRS): The initial results of a smartphone application for tinnitus management and treatment.Internet interventions · 2022Article
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- Effectiveness of tinnitus therapy using a mobile application.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 · 2022Article
- Perception Mechanism of Bone-Conducted Ultrasound and Its Clinical Use.Audiology research · 2021Review
- A State-of-Art Review of Digital Technologies for the Next Generation of Tinnitus Therapeutics.Frontiers in digital health · 2021Review
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Abstract
introductionMost of the individuals suffering from tinnitus report of negative effects on their lives to the extent that clinical intervention is necessary. Although traditional tinnitus management has proven to be effective in treating tinnitus, there are a few drawbacks. The major drawback is the lack of professionals for the treatment of tinnitus, especially in remote areas. Considering the growing usage of the internet as a platform for availing treatment, there is a requirement for the development of applications in the health care sector. Recent search related to tinnitus treatment revealed that more than 200 applications are available online in the most popular platforms like Android and iOS. However, most of the applications for the treatment of tinnitus lack validation, and thus, there is a need for research on this ground.
methodFive studies evaluating the efficacy of Internet/app delivered tinnitus treatments were identified. The treatment forms included were Tinnitus E-program, Mobile serious game, Tinnitus web-based sound therapy, and Tailor-made notch music therapy delivered through a smart phone.
resultsEach study used a variety of standardized and validated questionnaires to measure the outcome of the treatment. The outcome measures were diverse, but both Internet/app-based and traditional methods like Tinnitus Retraining Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy had similar improvements in terms of tinnitus distress and quality of life.
conclusionIt can be construed that the development of tinnitus treatment applications and web-based platforms will have a significant impact on the normal life of individuals with tinnitus.
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