NCT05591807

Brief Summary

Tinnitus is the awareness of sound or noise in the absence of acoustic stimulation. No definite therapeutic strategy of tinnitus has been developed yet. The current theory of tinnitus is the plasticity theory of neurophysiology model. Although acupuncture has its role in tinnitus treatment, its actual role still remains to be elucidated. Acupuncture has been proposed to induce the development of neuroplasticity. The aim of this project is to undergo a comprehensive investigation to the central auditory effect and the therapeutic effects of acupuncture in tinnitus. According the results of the preliminary studies, the objective auditory measurement and subjective tinnitus perception will be analyzed in tinnitus patients before and after acupuncture.

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Enrollment
10

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2019

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 2, 2019

Completed
22 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 24, 2019

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 30, 2019

Completed
3 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 13, 2022

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 24, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

October 24, 2022

Status Verified

October 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

22 days

First QC Date

September 13, 2022

Last Update Submit

October 19, 2022

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (24)

  • Auditory brainstem response Wave I, III and V latency

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    Day 0

  • Auditory brainstem response Wave I, III and V amplitude

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    Day 0

  • Auditory brainstem response Wave I, III and V latency

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    After electroacupuncture(Day 7)

  • Auditory brainstem response Wave I, III and V amplitude

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    After electroacupuncture(Day 7)

  • Auditory brainstem response Wave I, III and V latency

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    7 days after electroacupuncture(Day 14)

  • Auditory brainstem response Wave I, III and V amplitude

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    7 days after electroacupuncture(Day 14)

  • Middle latency response wave Na, Pa, Nb, Pb latency

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    Day 0

  • Middle latency response wave Na, Pa, Nb, Pb amplitude

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    Day 0

  • Middle latency response wave Na, Pa, Nb, Pb latency

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    After electroacupuncture(Day 7)

  • Middle latency response wave Na, Pa, Nb, Pb amplitude

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    After electroacupuncture(Day 7)

  • Middle latency response wave Na, Pa, Nb, Pb latency

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    7 days after electroacupuncture(Day 14)

  • Middle latency response wave Na, Pa, Nb, Pb amplitude

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    7 days after electroacupuncture(Day 14)

  • Late latency response wave P1, N1, P2, N2 latency

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    Day 0

  • Late latency response wave P1, N1, P2, N2 amplitude

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    Day 0

  • Late latency response wave P1, N1, P2, N2 latency

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    After electroacupuncture(Day 7)

  • Late latency response wave P1, N1, P2, N2 amplitude

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    After electroacupuncture(Day 7)

  • Late latency response wave P1, N1, P2, N2 latency

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    7 days after electroacupuncture(Day 14)

  • Late latency response wave P1, N1, P2, N2 amplitude

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    7 days after electroacupuncture(Day 14)

  • p300 cortical response wave latency

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    Day 0

  • p300 cortical response wave amplitude

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    Day 0

  • p300 cortical response wave latency

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    After electroacupuncture(Day 7)

  • p300 cortical response wave amplitude

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    After electroacupuncture(Day 7)

  • p300 cortical response wave latency

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    7 days after electroacupuncture(Day 14)

  • p300 cortical response wave amplitude

    An audiologist places small earphones in the ears and electrodes near the ears and on the forehead. Clicking sounds and tones go through the earphones, and electrodes measure how the hearing nerves and brain respond to the sounds.

    7 days after electroacupuncture(Day 14)

Interventions

insert the acupuncture needle to SJ3(left side) and connect the electroacupuncture device for 15min, 2mA and 2Hz

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 30 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Normal population

You may qualify if:

  • y/o
  • Normal hearing
  • No acupuncture contraindication

You may not qualify if:

  • Heart disease or other acupuncture contraindication
  • Bleeding tendency
  • Autoimmune disease
  • Drug abuse
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding
  • Hearing loss
  • Active otitis media or inner ear diseases or retro-cochlear pathology
  • Incomplete treatment

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

China Medical University

Taichung, Taiwan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

TinnitusCochlear Diseases

Interventions

Electroacupuncture

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Hearing DisordersEar DiseasesOtorhinolaryngologic DiseasesSensation DisordersNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsLabyrinth Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Combined Modality TherapyTherapeuticsAcupuncture TherapyComplementary TherapiesElectric Stimulation TherapyPhysical Therapy ModalitiesRehabilitationTranscutaneous Electric Nerve StimulationAnalgesiaAnesthesia and AnalgesiaAnesthesia

Study Officials

  • China Medical University

    China Medical University, China

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2022

First Posted

October 24, 2022

Study Start

July 2, 2019

Primary Completion

July 24, 2019

Study Completion

September 30, 2019

Last Updated

October 24, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-10

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