Internet-delivered Group Counseling for Chronic Tinnitus
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observational
150
1 country
1
Brief Summary
In the treatment of chronic tinnitus, psycho-education plays an import role to provide more insights into the symptoms of tinnitus. However, the need for e-health is increasing. As such, it is important to investigate if these psycho-education sessions can be delivered online, with the same efficacy compared to the traditional face-to-face delivery.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for all trials
Started May 2020
Longer than P75 for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 5, 2020
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 11, 2020
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
May 12, 2020
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 12, 2027
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 31, 2027
April 29, 2026
April 1, 2026
7.6 years
May 5, 2020
April 27, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change in Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI)
Tinnitus severity self-report questionnaire, ranging from 0-100 with a higher score representing a more severe tinnitus.
before intervention, 3 months follow-up
Secondary Outcomes (3)
Change in Visual Analogue scale (VAS) for tinnitus loudness
before intervention, 3 months follow-up
Change in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
before intervention, 3 months follow-up
Change in Hyperacusis Questionnaire (HQ)
before intervention, 3 months follow-up
Study Arms (1)
Subjective, chronic tinnitus
Tinnitus patients who received internet-based psycho-educational counseling
Interventions
Online delivered group counseling session, providing insights into the tinnitus symptoms
Eligibility Criteria
Subjective, chronic tinnitus patients
You may qualify if:
- Patients with subjective, chronic tinnitus
You may not qualify if:
- Enrollment in other tinnitus treatments simultaneously at the time of the intervention
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
University Hospital Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE ONLY
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 5, 2020
First Posted
May 11, 2020
Study Start
May 12, 2020
Primary Completion (Estimated)
December 12, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
December 31, 2027
Last Updated
April 29, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-04