Acute Tinnitus Research Study at Newcastle University

Have you recently started hearing ringing, buzzing or other sounds in your ears?

We are testing new, safe and non-invasive approaches of treating acute tinnitus. 

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You may qualify if:

• first noticed your tinnitus between 3 days and 8 weeks ago;

• are aged 18 or over;

• can travel to Newcastle University. Living in the North East of England is preferred;

• have not taken part in a tinnitus treatment trial before.

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Note: have you experienced tinnitus for longer than 8 weeks? You can visit our chronic tinnitus research page.

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What's involved?

10 visits over about 1 month to Newcastle University Medical School. Visits last about 2 hours, and can involve:​

• Stimulation treatment sessions that combine electrical and sound stimulation. The electrical stimulation is non-invasive and is delivered through superficial electrodes applied to your scalp. 

• Brain activity recordings (EEG), during which small sensors that are placed on your scalp record your brain activity in response to the treatment. EEG is painless and non-invasive.

• After 6 months, you can receive free customised sound therapy tailored to your hearing profile.

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For further details, please follow this link to the information sheet, which describes the study in further detail:

Form 2 - Participant Information Sheet v2.docx

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You can learn more about tDCS, our electrical stimulation method, here: tDCS Explained Video

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Where does the studies take place?

Our research lab, Clinical Sensory Cognition Laboratory, is located at Newcastle University Medical School, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4HH.

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