Latest tinnitus research summaries from peer-reviewed journals
A 2026 systematic review from a prominent Russian research institute has analyzed 21 studies to evaluate how modern neurophysiology explains the effectiveness of non-drug tinnitus therapies. The work from the St. Petersburg Scientific Research Institute of Ear, Throat, Nose and Speech concludes that several methods grounded in principles of brain neuroplasticity show statistically significant benefits,…
A new computational model proposes a highly personalized method for treating early cognitive decline by targeting the brain’s background electrical activity. The theoretical framework, developed by Viviane Dasilva, Diana Poli, and Olimpia Pino, uses advanced brain imaging to identify dysfunctional networks, then applies a type of neurofeedback training informed by the mathematics of learning and…
A systematic review from the St. Petersburg Research Institute of Ear, Throat, Nose and Speech has consolidated evidence on how the brain’s adaptability can be directed to manage tinnitus. The analysis of 21 key studies, published in Vestn Otorinolaringol in 2026, concludes that non-drug therapies grounded in neuroplasticity principles achieve statistically significant results, with a…
Ginkgo Biloba Extract EGb 761: An Analysis of the Evidence for Tinnitus A standardised extract from the Ginkgo biloba tree, known as EGb 761, has been t…
A study of 84 medical students found that while 89.3% reported psychological distress, 86.9% had no or very mild tinnitus symptoms. This suggests a complex relationship where stress may contribute to tinnitus onset, but not necessarily to its severity in a young, high-achieving population. Key Takeaways A large majority (89.3%) of medical students in the…
⚡ Preprint Alert: This study has not yet been peer-reviewed. Findings should be interpreted with caution
Sound Masking in Tinnitus: What a 2021 Clinical Trial Reveals About Partial vs
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A small pilot study suggests that playing trauma-linked sounds during deep sleep may reduce distress in PTSD patients without waking them. The research, led by Keiko Ino, Keiichi Zempo, and Arinobu Hori, tested an overnight technique called Sound Exposure during Sleep (SES) on six participants with PTSD, finding it was feasible and did not disrupt…
A new study of 153 young adults with normal hearing finds that 31.4% met the objective audiological criteria for hyperacusis, defined by an Uncomfortable Loudness Level (ULLmin) of 77 dB HL or lower. Among those with confirmed hyperacusis, over half (52.1%) also met the screening threshold for misophonia. The research suggests hyperacusis is the strongest…
Systematic reviews analyzing 21 studies over the last five years provide strong evidence for the effectiveness of non-drug tinnitus therapies grounded in neuroplasticity. A 2026 review by researchers from the St. Petersburg Scientific Research Institute of Ear, Throat, Nose and Speech concluded that sound therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, bimodal stimulation, and psychotherapy all show statistically…
A systematic review published in *Vestn Otorinolaringol* has analyzed 21 studies from the last five years, concluding that non-drug treatments for tinnitus have a solid neurophysiological basis in brain plasticity. The review, conducted by researchers from the St. Petersburg scientific research Institute of ear, throat, nose and speech, confirms that methods like sound therapy, brain…
