The Journal of International
Advanced Otology
Original Article

A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Notched Music Therapy for Tinnitus Patients

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Department of Ear Nose Throat, Sakonnakhon Hospital, Sakonnakhon, Thailand

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Division of Otology Neurotology Audiology and Balance, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

J Int Adv Otol 2021; 17: 221-227
DOI: 10.5152/iao.2021.9385
Read: 1787 Downloads: 731 Published: 01 May 2021

OBJECTIVE: To compare the tinnitus treatment outcomes of tailor-made notched music therapy and ordinary music.

METHODS: A double-blind, randomized, controlled trial was conducted on 104 Thai patients with chronic subjective tinnitus. Tinnitus matching was done on all subjects before they were randomly allocated to one of 2 groups: a treatment group (listening to tailor-made notched music) and a control group (listening to ordinary music). Each participant received their allocated intervention and was assessed at 1, 3, and 6 months.

RESULTS: The demographic data of the 2 groups showed no statistically significant differences. The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory and the total Visual Analong Scale also demonstrated no significant differences. However, the treatment group showed a greater reduction in their scores than the control group during the follow-up period.

CONCLUSION: Tailor-made notched music therapy is an optional treatment for patients with bothersome subjective tinnitus. However, more research is needed to draw firm conclusions about its benefits and cost-effectiveness.

Cite this article as: Atipas S, Therdphaothai J, Suvansit K, Prakairungthong S, Thongyai K, Limviriyakul S. A randomized, controlled trial of notched music therapy for tinnitus patients. J Int Adv Otol. 2021;17(3):221-227.

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