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Is every tinnitus sufferer a candidate for this product? Just hearing loss, noise induced and other causes that make a sound in your head?

I really hope this bloody machine works. One step forward, millions of happy people and one big relief.

 

I didn’t think about the 12 week treatment time. That’s three additional months just to hear real world results.

 

Not necessarily. Susan Shore's pilot study on 20 people with a very similar device produced steady progress from week to week, so this one will probably do the same.

So if this works, it should be apparent after just a few weeks, with continuous progress for months afterwards. We can expect to see posts like "my tinnitus is quieter" "now it's even more quiet" "now it's even better than 2 weeks ago" "it still keeps getting better" etc. It should be like a never-ending positivity streak for months. Even if one doesn't own the actual device, the HOPE this generates should reduce anxiety and thus suffering.

 

Neuromod Appoints Leading Tinnitus Expert Professor Richard S. Tyler, PhD to its Clinical Advisory Board
November 26, 2018 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time


DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neuromod Devices Limited (“Neuromod”), an Irish medical technology company specialising in non-invasive neuromodulation technologies, is delighted to announce that Professor Richard S. Tyler has agreed to join Neuromod’s Clinical Advisory Board. A clinical expert in tinnitus and audiology, Professor Tyler is a renowned pioneer in the advancement of tinnitus research and treatment, founding the annual International Conference on Management of Tinnitus and Hyperacusis more than 26 years ago. In addition to his roles as Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at the University of Iowa, Professor Tyler continues to see and treat a large number of US tinnitus patients.

Professor Tyler’s appointment to the Clinical Advisory Board follows a number of other exciting appointments by the Company this year. In June, Mr. Christopher M. Smith, a global leader in the hearing and medical device industries agreed to join the Board of Directors and in January, Professor Hubert Lim, a world-renowned scientist and thought leader in auditory neuroscience was appointed as Chief Scientific Officer.

Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Ross O’Neill, CEO of Neuromod said: “We’re delighted to welcome Prof. Rich Tyler to Neuromod’s Clinical Advisory Board. Prof. Tyler is a world-renowned audiologist who has advanced our understanding of tinnitus and pioneered research into the development of treatments for tinnitus throughout his illustrious career. As a practising audiologist who continues to see and help a large number of tinnitus patients, Prof. Tyler’s insight and guidance will be invaluable as we prepare for the commercial roll out of our ground-breaking, home-use tinnitus treatment device.”

Prof. Tyler commented: “There are estimates of up to 30% of the population suffering from tinnitus and no one seems to want to help them. Many of these patients cannot sleep at night and take medications for anxiety and depression. I am excited to join Neuromod’s Clinical Advisory Board. Neuromod are working with leading tinnitus scientists and are taking an evidence-based approach to develop treatments for this large unmet clinical need. They have conducted some of the largest and most rigorous clinical trials to date in tinnitus. I am glad to play a part in helping them develop viable treatment options for the millions of patients living with this debilitating condition.”

-ENDS-

 

Very promising information. Thanks for sharing Tigo.

 

God I hope this device is legit.

 

Just a note of caution.

I realise that this device will mean trial and error.
Obviously one hopes that it might have the potential to decrease the experience of tinnitus volume.
How incredible might that be?

However, could it also have the potential to cause further damage to nerve cells, and therefore an increase in distress levels?

 

This is something that will hopefully be asked in the Q&A on December 3rd. I hope you are doing well @Jazzer!

 

When I floss I get a louder tinnitus tone, does that mean I have somatic tinnitus?

 

Mine is constant - doesn’t seem to change....

 

This sounds too good to be true. They even don’t know the real underlying mechanism of tinnitus, how they can develop a device that works?

 

"A research group at the University of Michigan led by Susan Shore understood that the fusiform cells of the dorsal cochlear nucleus were a source of tinnitus. These cells, when hyperactive can send synchronized signals spontaneously to the rest of the hearing centers that is perceived as tinnitus. Exposure to loud noise could put the fusiform cells of the dorsal cochlear nucleus in this state of synchronized hyperactivity. The ill-effects are felt by our patients.
By delivering precisely timed sounds coupled with weak electrical pulses, Susan Shore, and her colleagues demonstrated a reduction in this hyperactivity in guinea pigs. They have more recently documented substantial relief from tinnitus using this technique in a double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial in 20 human subjects. A more extensive clinical trial, funded by the NIH, is currently underway." source

This is about the University of Michigan and not Neuromod but their device works similarly. Have a look at the thread about the Universty of Minnesota, kelpiemsp talks about his experiences as a participant in their recent (still ongoing?) trial.

 

Guys, a sorry farewell.

My tinnitus has just gone too bad. I won't even make it to MuteButton. I am being literally tortured to death and I have had enough. I surrender.

The Universe has decided my time is up and I accept. I can barely leave the house now and that's just not something I am prepared to accept anymore. The reactivity has gone off the charts. It is pure torture every second of every day.

I habituated for 4 years and had a great time. I wish you all well but I refuse to live as a cripple to this thing anymore... Slán abhaile. Robert

 

Why would such a device damage nerve cells?

 

Totally agree with possible nerve damage leading to neuro damage. AP news issued a news article today on all the injuries and deaths reported in the last few years with medical devices. The FDA issues a dozen or more acceptances a day with little review.

The company in discussion is also in the same country as one of the largest device makers who has been noted as giving money to anyone sponsoring or promoting their products.

 

I’m not a technical guy, but if something is designed to affect nerve changes, surely there is also a possibility of further damage.
Just a thought.

We absolutely know for instance, that an MRI scanner can wreak (unintended) havoc with people’s hearing.

 

Hang in there! There's hope! You'll be better!

 

Hang on. You are in a great position to be one of the first to try this thing out.

 

This should affect neurons, not nerves. And tinnitus worsening, if it occurs, should very likely be reversible considering as this is a plasticity method, and could be stopped if tinnitus starts getting worse.

Well, that's because of its obscene volume and shouldn't have any relation to this.

Just my thoughts xxx

 

It doesn't help your tinnitus but just want to send love and support to our local awesome Irish man. I know the hell that it is.
xxxx

 

More info on him - https://medicine.uiowa.edu/oto/profile/richard-tyler

I'd find it pretty hard to believe that someone like him would join a companies board if he thought their product was a scam...

 

Don't do anything stupid my man. There's plenty to live for even with severe tinnitus.

 

Keep pushing mate. Just think about the relief if this works. There is so much going on right now.

Besides the reactive thing can improve a LOT from my own experience. You can always send me a pm.

 

Guys apologies - I was very low last night - I shouldn't have posted that. I am so very upset to have lost my livable tinnitus. I brought the family out to a restaurant yesterday evening and had to leave as it just got to me... all the noises. My 70-year-old mother is traveling to Australia in 2 weeks and I can't go across the road for a meal... The contrast blew my mind - especially when I had started flying again last year and travelled everywhere. It's just too much to lose.

However no excuse for putting up a post like that so I apologise.

 

Geoff, do you perhaps have any updates you can share?

 

Just want to say I don't think a single person is judging you at all. We all know what hell this is.
Anyways very glad to see this post here. Take care mate.

 

I personally identify myself in what you wrote. Ups and downs over and over again. That is hard to handle.
All my support.

 

I am glad to see that you are in a somewhat better place!

Tinnitus is very much a roller coaster that goes up and down constantly, which can be terrible for our emotions! Please hang out and stay strong for the release of MuteButton. It is so close to coming out and you are going to be the first of us to try it! The Q&A is happening on December 3rd so look forward to that!

 

Very much appreciate your comments. I have lost my life or so it seems. Head is screaming off me now where as before I barely noticed it. I need to adjust to the new scenario.... In time I will tune away from it. I'm working away daily - Haven't missed a day's work and tuning into this site also as I go. I'd like to thank all you guys for your contribution and solidarity against this terror.

 

Can we raise money for the device to be bought and given to a trusted member of this forum who is a sufferer?

I personally trust the longtime members/sufferers on this forum more than anyone when it comes to validity of these devices.

I would have no issue throwing in money for someone to try out the device and detail their personal experiences with the device. I also don't think anyone should be forced to pay for the thing by themselves just to find out it doesn't work (like the original MuteButton).