Effect of Electroacupuncture Treatment for Noise-Induced Tinnitus: A Double-Blind RCT
Journal · Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2024)
Original authors · Son ML, Park DY, Kim SJ, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103042
Summary
Ninety patients with noise-induced tinnitus were double-blind randomly assigned to electroacupuncture and sham electroacupuncture groups and compared for 10 weeks. The electroacupuncture group showed significant decreases in THI and TFI scores.
Key figures
Participants
90 subjects
THI Reduction Rate
34%
Treatment Period
10 weeks
Conclusion
Electroacupuncture treatment showed significant effects on symptom improvement in noise-induced tinnitus compared with sham acupuncture.
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