Latest tinnitus research summaries from peer-reviewed journals
A new pilot study suggests it may be possible to reduce the distress of traumatic memories by using carefully selected sounds during sleep. The research, led by Keiko Ino, Keiichi Zempo, and Arinobu Hori, explored a method called Sound Exposure during Sleep (SES) for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The work offers a preliminary…
A new study comparing sound sensitivity in young adults with normal hearing finds that just one-third of individuals who self-report the problem meet the objective clinical criteria for hyperacusis. This 2026 research also reveals a significant overlap: over half of those with objective hyperacusis also screened positive for misophonia, suggesting these conditions often co-occur and…
A study of 369 adults diagnosed with misophonia has found a significant link between adverse childhood experiences and the severity of the condition, with emotional empathy acting as a key connecting factor. Key Takeaways Adverse childhood experiences were directly and positively associated with higher levels of emotional empathy in adults with misophonia. Higher emotional empathy…
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Key Takeaways A study of 369 adults with misophonia found a direct link between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the severity of the condition. Higher levels of emotional empathy—the capacity to feel and share others’ emotions—partially explain this link, accounting for about 25% of the total effect. The findings suggest misophonia is not just a…
🔬 Active Clinical Trial: NCT07567274 | Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING | Phase: PHASE2 View full trial details on ClinicalTrials.gov → A New Trial Explores …
Key Takeaways Misophonia is linked to increased activity in visual brain areas and altered communication between sound salience and visual networks, suggesting a cross-sensory processing issue. Hyperacusis shows reduced connectivity between the brain’s salience and frontal control networks, indicating impaired top-down regulation of sound intensity. People with both misophonia and hyperacusis show a combination of…
Music visualizations often fail to capture the emotional essence of the sound they represent. A new study introduces a refined design process, called Thunder, created specifically to help artists and developers build visualizations that are emotionally resonant with the music. Developed by researchers Caio Nunes and Ticianne Darin, the updated framework provides clearer guidance for…
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This theoretical paper by Viviane Dasilva, Diana Poli, and Olimpia Pino outlines a computational neuroscience framework for treating Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) using brainwave-guided neurofeedback training. The approach aims to create a personalized, data-driven rehabilitation strategy for individuals in the prodromal phase of dementia. Key Takeaways A new computational framework proposes using a person’s own…
A new study has successfully tested the feasibility of exposing patients with PTSD to trauma-linked auditory cues during deep sleep, finding the procedure safe and potentially beneficial for reducing distress. The research, led by Keiko Ino, Keiichi Zempo, and Arinobu Hori, represents a novel approach to a difficult problem: the high dropout rates associated with…
Aging and noise exposure damage more than just the ear’s ability to detect quiet sounds. New research using chinchilla models shows that two specific, often “hidden” cochlear pathologies—inner hair cell damage and cochlear synaptopathy—produce distinct physiological signatures that can be measured non-invasively. This work, led by Andrew Sivaprakasam, Ivy Schweinzger, and Michael Heinz, provides a…
