Transcranial Stimulation Treatments (rTMS & tDCS & tACS)

I think it would be very sexy and very glamorous if I invented a pill that cured tinnitus and I charged you all $50 a day for silence.

 

Novel ‘infraslow pink noise’ stimulation found to be safe and feasible in chronic tinnitus

Not really impressive...

 

There is a 3-year project culminating in January 2024 using HD-tDCS, funded by the RNID.

I thought this method had been studied some and seemed to not yield great results. Isn't it also already offered at Brai3n?

Anyway, here is the project.

I'm not enthused...

 

Meanwhile in the UK a top university perseveres with tDCS that leaves us generally feeling flat and unenthused.

 

→ Neuromodulation for Treatment of Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

 

Would be interesting to know what type of tinnitus these patients have? I doubt this works for reactive tinnitus.

 

Small but significant improvements, especially in non-MDD patients. Averaged around 9 points on a TFI. It may be better in conjunction with other treatments rather than as a standalone.

→ Sequential Multilocus Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment of Tinnitus With and Without Comorbid Major Depressive Disorder

 

→ Left prefrontal intermittent theta burst stimulation ameliorates tinnitus distress and symptoms of depression - A feasibility study

 

7 point THI improvement. I think that is what I experience overnight. If I have a really good night, maybe 10 points.

When 75% of the patients experience 50-point THI improvement, please let me know.

 

Another company flogging a dead horse.

→ Neuralia TMS Announces Tinnitus Treatment in Perth

 

Until there is a real test that shows tinnitus and its severity, companies will continue to exploit the market looking to make as much cash as they can.

The self-proclaimed hype and press releases (which, unfortunately, some are hitting mainstream) about 'amazing new treatments' by way of a CBT app, will remain frustratingly rife in this space, and each one, with a positive message how tinnitus isn't that bad and using said app or treatment fixes the problem, is a continued blow for severe sufferers looking to be heard.