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Tinnitus clinical trials
9 of 26 indexed Tinnitus trials are currently recruiting.
26 US clinical trials · 9 currently recruiting
Tinnitus is the subject of 26 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 9 of them currently open to new participants. 3 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 5 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is US Department of Veterans Affairs, running 3 of these trials.
The research picture
Tinnitus has 26 registered US clinical trials, 9 of them open to new participants right now, about 35% of the total.
- 9
- recruiting participants now
- 35%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 3
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 3
- top sponsor: US Department of Veterans Affairs
Active & Recent Trials
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Treatment for PTSD and Tinnitus
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
NCT07106593
Treatment of Tinnitus With Migraine Medications
University of California, Irvine
NCT04404439
Notched Noise Therapy for Suppression of Tinnitus
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT04661995
External Therapy for Tinnitus Management
Restorear Devices
NCT07017998
Somatosensory Tinnitus RCT
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT05434637
An fMRI Investigation of the Effects of IV Lidocaine on Tinnitus
D. Bradley Welling, MD, PhD
NCT04192773
Noninvasive Therapy for Tinnitus
Restorear Devices
NCT07071480
Mindfulness Application Effects on Mental Health Symptoms in Children With Severe Tinnitus and Misophonia
University of Colorado, Denver
NCT06493825
Investigating EEG as a Biomarker for Tinnitus Improvement After Bimodal Stimulation
University of Minnesota
NCT07158034
Apple Hearing Study
Apple
NCT04172766
Management of Acute Tinnitus With Migraine Medications
University of California, Irvine
NCT06799169
Acoustic and Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Tinnitus
University of California, Irvine
NCT03511807
Evaluation of Auditory Mirror-therapy for Tinnitus
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
NCT05710172
Assessment of Customized Bimodal Stimulation for Tinnitus
University of Minnesota
NCT07092033
TIDE Project: Biomarker Discovery for Chronic Tinnitus Diagnosis
University of Regensburg
NCT06520865
AM-101 in the Treatment of Acute Tinnitus 2
Auris Medical
NCT01803646
Multi-Site Evaluation of Progressive Tinnitus Management
US Department of Veterans Affairs
NCT01015781
Telephone Tinnitus Education for Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT01129141
Evaluation of Treatment Methods for Clinically Significant Tinnitus
US Department of Veterans Affairs
NCT00013390
Zinc to Treat Tinnitus in the Elderly
University of Iowa
NCT00683644
Clinical Trial of Sound-Based Versus Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus
VA National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research
NCT03022084
Effect of rTMS on Resting State Brain Activity in Tinnitus
University of Arkansas
NCT00926237
The Efficacy of Incobotulinum Toxin A Injections for Treatment of Tinnitus: a Randomized Controlled Trial
University of Minnesota
NCT05650645
Pilot Study of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in Area LC for Chronic Tinnitus
Paul Larson
NCT01988688
Using PET-CT to Target and Validate Low-frequency TMS as Treatment for Tinnitus
University of Arkansas
NCT00329524
Epidemiology of Hearing Loss in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Veterans
US Department of Veterans Affairs
NCT00018486
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 2 |
| Phase 2 | 3 |
| Phase 3 | 1 |
| Phase 4 | 2 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Tinnitus Trial Landscape
26 indexed Tinnitus studies · 9 recruiting (35%).
Phase mix: 3 late (III/IV) vs 5 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: US Department of Veterans Affairs (3 trials), 9 others listed. 26 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation, eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Tinnitus?
PlainTrial tracks 26 US clinical trials for Tinnitus, of which 9 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Tinnitus?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.
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