Acoustic Startle and Tinnitus

STUDY BASICS

Do you have constant tonal tinnitus (ringing) in both ears? Are you aged 18-55? If so, you may be able to participate in a 1-visit research study to help learn more about how people with tinnitus respond to sounds. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

People who have tonal tinnitus hear a persistent ringing noise in their ears.  Although tinnitus is a common problem, researchers do not fully understand the condition.

The purpose of this study is to learn more about how people with tinnitus respond to sounds. Researchers hope their findings will lead to a better understanding of tinnitus and better ways to treat tinnitus in the future.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 18-55
• Have constant tinnitus in both ears
• Can speak and understand English
• Have normal hearing

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation involves one in-person visit that will last about 2 hours. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires, have hearing and tinnitus assessments, and wear electrodes that measure eye muscle activity.