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Tinnitus

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26 US clinical trials · 9 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING NA 160 participants

Treatment for PTSD and Tinnitus

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

NCT07106593

RECRUITING Phase 4 150 participants

Treatment of Tinnitus With Migraine Medications

University of California, Irvine

NCT04404439

RECRUITING NA 108 participants

Notched Noise Therapy for Suppression of Tinnitus

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT04661995

RECRUITING NA 80 participants

External Therapy for Tinnitus Management

Restorear Devices

NCT07017998

RECRUITING NA 72 participants

Somatosensory Tinnitus RCT

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT05434637

RECRUITING Early Phase 1 40 participants

An fMRI Investigation of the Effects of IV Lidocaine on Tinnitus

D. Bradley Welling, MD, PhD

NCT04192773

RECRUITING NA 40 participants

Noninvasive Therapy for Tinnitus

Restorear Devices

NCT07071480

RECRUITING NA 30 participants

Mindfulness Application Effects on Mental Health Symptoms in Children With Severe Tinnitus and Misophonia

University of Colorado, Denver

NCT06493825

RECRUITING NA 24 participants

Investigating EEG as a Biomarker for Tinnitus Improvement After Bimodal Stimulation

University of Minnesota

NCT07158034

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 300,000 participants

Apple Hearing Study

Apple

NCT04172766

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 4 100 participants

Management of Acute Tinnitus With Migraine Medications

University of California, Irvine

NCT06799169

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 100 participants

Acoustic and Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Tinnitus

University of California, Irvine

NCT03511807

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 50 participants

Evaluation of Auditory Mirror-therapy for Tinnitus

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

NCT05710172

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 20 participants

Assessment of Customized Bimodal Stimulation for Tinnitus

University of Minnesota

NCT07092033

COMPLETED 560 participants

TIDE Project: Biomarker Discovery for Chronic Tinnitus Diagnosis

University of Regensburg

NCT06520865

COMPLETED Phase 3 343 participants

AM-101 in the Treatment of Acute Tinnitus 2

Auris Medical

NCT01803646

COMPLETED NA 300 participants

Multi-Site Evaluation of Progressive Tinnitus Management

US Department of Veterans Affairs

NCT01015781

COMPLETED NA 205 participants

Telephone Tinnitus Education for Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT01129141

COMPLETED Phase 2 200 participants

Evaluation of Treatment Methods for Clinically Significant Tinnitus

US Department of Veterans Affairs

NCT00013390

COMPLETED Phase 2 116 participants

Zinc to Treat Tinnitus in the Elderly

University of Iowa

NCT00683644

COMPLETED NA 61 participants

Clinical Trial of Sound-Based Versus Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus

VA National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research

NCT03022084

COMPLETED NA 58 participants

Effect of rTMS on Resting State Brain Activity in Tinnitus

University of Arkansas

NCT00926237

COMPLETED Phase 2 41 participants

The Efficacy of Incobotulinum Toxin A Injections for Treatment of Tinnitus: a Randomized Controlled Trial

University of Minnesota

NCT05650645

COMPLETED Phase 1 10 participants

Pilot Study of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in Area LC for Chronic Tinnitus

Paul Larson

NCT01988688

COMPLETED NA 5 participants

Using PET-CT to Target and Validate Low-frequency TMS as Treatment for Tinnitus

University of Arkansas

NCT00329524

COMPLETED

Epidemiology of Hearing Loss in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Veterans

US Department of Veterans Affairs

NCT00018486

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 2
Phase 2 3
Phase 3 1
Phase 4 2

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Tinnitus Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 26 US studies indexed under Tinnitus, and 9 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 35% of the total volume on the registry. 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.

The phase distribution for Tinnitus shows 3 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 5 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). 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.

Top sponsor activity for Tinnitus is led by US Department of Veterans Affairs with 3 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 26 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. 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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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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