Alternate Tinnitus Management Techniques Using Mobile Applications

J
Jason Parker

Primary Investigator

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine if the symptoms of tinnitus can be reduced by using a mobile application.

Description

UPDATE (March 15, 2020) The IU community is taking the risk posed by novel coronavius (COVID-19) seriously. Study sessions and new subject recruitment for this study is cancelled. 
 
This study will evaluate a simple and portable training regimen to teach techniques that can be used to minimize the symptoms of tinnitus. Participation will include Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanning, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning, training on mobile applications, and behavioral testing.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
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  • Age: Between 18 Years - 50 Years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria
Able to read and write in English.
Right Handed.
Able to lay supine for up to an hour.
Able to hold still during MRI.
Normal or corrected to normal vision.
Able to complete all training sessions within one week.

Exclusion Criteria
Conditions that would preclude the completion of an MRI such as cluastrophobia, pacemaker, metal objects in the body, and/or pregnancy.
Serious unstable medical or mental illness.
Have been diagnosed with diabetes
History of brain cancer or other brain disease.
Medical contraindication to any element of the study procedure.
Hearing loss > 40dB

Additional Information:
Participants will be paid for their participation.

Participation in this research study will require a total of 6 sessions. Each session will last one to three hours. Five sessions will occur sequentially, starting Monday and ending Friday. Some sessions require a six hour fast. Appointments are available Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm

Updated on 20 Nov 2022. Study ID: 1803751735

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