SoundMind Trial: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial for online acceptance and commitment therapy and sound therapy for tinnitus.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tinnitus is a common ailment that affects 10%-15% of adults worldwide. Comorbidities associated with tinnitus often include hearing loss, emotional distress and sleep disorders, with insomnia being a common issue among patients with tinnitus. Audiological and psychological approaches are typically used to treat chronic subjective tinnitus, with the combination of sound therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy-based counselling having the strongest evidence for effectiveness. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has also shown promising effects in reducing the impact of tinnitus when delivered in groups or online. However, there is a lack of evidence on the effects of combining ACT with sound therapy for patients with tinnitus-related insomnia. Therefore, this study

SUBMITTER: Huang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11487813 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature