Do you have chronic tinnitus?

What is this study about?

Currently, there is no well-defined measurable biological sign that indicates whether someone has tinnitus. This has been highlighted as one of the largest barriers to investment in tinnitus treatment research. We want to develop an objective way of detecting and better understanding different types of tinnitus. In the long term, better ways of measuring tinnitus could also help researchers evaluate new treatments.

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What will you do?

1. Online questionnaire (approximately 15 minutes)

• Tell us a little about the impact of tinnitus presence on your life, your general health and wellbeing. This also helps us check whether the study is suitable for you.

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2. A visit to our lab at the Newcastle University Medical School (approximately 2.5 hours)

• We will measure your hearing and some characteristics of your tinnitus, such as its pitch and loudness.

• ​Then, we will conduct an EEG recording session. For EEG, a fabric cap that holds sensors that measure your brain activity will be placed on your head. The sensors have to be covered with gel to make sure they connect well (a similar consistency to hair gel, which will remain in your hair until washed out with shampoo);

• During the EEG recording, you will hear sounds played to you through headphones while watching a silent, subtitled movie of your choice.

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To learn more about EEG, click this link: 

 

Could I take part?

You may be eligible if you:

✓ Are aged 18 or over
✓ Have experienced ongoing tinnitus for at least 3 months
✓ Are generally in good health
✓ Can hear sounds presented through headphones
✓ Are able to travel to Newcastle University Medical School

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Not sure whether you're eligible? You don't need to work it out yourself. Submit a response on the short form below and the researcher can discuss this with you.

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For further details about the study, please follow this link to the information sheet:​ 

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This contains full information about the study, including what taking part involves, possible risks and benefits, confidentiality and your right to withdraw.

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Where will I need to go?

The study takes place in the Clinical Sensory Cognition Laboratory at Newcastle University Medical School, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4HH.

The Medical School is within walking distance of Newcastle city centre and is accessible by public transport. The meeting point is the Medical School Main Reception, at the Medical School entrance.

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​Thank you for your interest in our research.
If you would like to participate or have any questions about this study, please fill in your details using the form below, and we will contact you with further information. 
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