Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus Sufferers (ICBT)
Tinnitus
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Tinnitus
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- aged 18 years and older living in the USA;
- the ability to read and type in English;
- no barriers to using a computer (e.g. no significant fine motor control or visual problems);
- Internet and e-mail access and the ability to use it;
- commitment to completing the program;
- completion of the online screening and outcome questionnaires;
- agree to participate in either group and be randomized to one of these groups;
- understand and work towards the end goal of reducing the impact and distress of tinnitus, although the strength of the tinnitus may remain the same;
- be available for 12 months after starting the study to complete a 1-year follow-up questionnaire; and
- experience bothersome tinnitus for a minimum period of 3 months;
Exclusion Criteria:
- reporting any major medical or psychiatric conditions;
- reporting pulsatile, objective or unilateral tinnitus, which has not been investigated medically;
- tinnitus as a consequence of a medical disorder, still under investigation; and
- undergoing any other tinnitus therapy while participating in this study.
Sites / Locations
- Lamar University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
R-ICBT
F-ICBT
The intervention offered is a guided relaxation-based CBT offered via the Internet. The intervention is similar to a self-help program, providing an opportunity to learn about new ways of coping with tinnitus during everyday life. It is a 8-week long e-learning intervention, with new modules introduced weekly and assignments are given to practice the techniques learned. The modules provided will focus on applied relaxation only.
The intervention offered is a guided Internet-based CBT intervention. The intervention is similar to a self-help program, providing an opportunity to learn about new ways of coping with tinnitus during everyday life. It is a 8-week long e-learning intervention, with new modules introduced weekly and assignments are given to practice the techniques learned. The modules are a mixture of applied relaxation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and advice addressing common problems