Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Treatment for Tinnitus
Typical Dosage: 8-12 weekly 60-90 minute sessions
Effectiveness
85%
Safety Score
95%
Clinical Trials
32
Participants
15K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
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Tylenol💊
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95
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
8-12 weekly 60-90 minute sessions
Time to Effect
4-12 weeks
Treatment Duration
8-12 weeks (initial course), then as needed
Evidence Quality
HIGHConfidence Score
90%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$0
Monitoring:$200
Side Effect Mgmt:$0
Total Annual:$2,200
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENTICER
$15,000/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.08
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$3,143
Cost per Remission
$8,800
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Outcomes
for Tinnitus
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+85%
Response Rate
+70%
Remission Rate
+25%
Common Side Effects
Temporary emotional discomfort
+8%
Initial frustration with therapy process
+7%
Sources:
Active Clinical Trials
2 active trials recruiting for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Tinnitus
Treatment for PTSD and Tinnitus
NCT07106593RECRUITINGNA
160 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
San Antonio, United States
Started: Aug 8, 2025
Guided ICBT for Adults With Tinnitus in Canada: A Randomized Controlled Trial
NCT06584175NOT YET RECRUITINGNA
82 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
London, Canada
Started: Sep 15, 2025
Completed Clinical Trials
16 completed trials for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Tinnitus
Efficacy and Safety of CBT on Tinnitus
NCT06889259COMPLETEDNA
100 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Seoul, South Korea
Started: Jan 1, 2024
Effectiveness of Specialised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Tinnitus.
NCT04310605COMPLETED
403 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
Started: Jan 1, 2014
Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus Sufferers
NCT04335812COMPLETEDNA
135 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Beaumont, United States
Started: May 4, 2020
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Tinnitus
NCT00724152COMPLETEDPHASE1, PHASE2
33 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
West Haven, United States
Started: Feb 1, 2009
The Value of EMDR in the Treatment of Tinnitus
NCT03114878COMPLETEDNA
166 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Edegem, Belgium
Started: Oct 1, 2016
A Comparison of Three Psychoeducational Group Interventions for Veterans With Tinnitus
NCT02293512COMPLETEDNA
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Portland, United States
Started: Sep 1, 2015
CBT-based Internet Intervention for Adults With Tinnitus in the United States
NCT04004260COMPLETEDNA
315 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Beaumont, United States
Started: Mar 1, 2020
Treatment of Tinnitus Using a Web-based Sound and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
NCT02438891COMPLETEDNA
92 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Orange, United States
Started: Jul 14, 2019
Effects of Music Combined With CBT on Chronic Subjective Tinnitus
NCT06505473COMPLETED
28 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
Started: Dec 1, 2016
Tinnitus Treatment by Structured Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
NCT00719940COMPLETEDPHASE4
286 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Aschaffenburg, Germany +3 more
Started: Oct 1, 2000
Clinical Trial of Sound-Based Versus Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus
NCT03022084COMPLETEDNA
61 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Portland, United States
Started: Jan 1, 2017
Internet-based Self-help for Tinnitus: The Role of Support
NCT01927991COMPLETEDNA
112 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Marburg, Germany
Started: Sep 1, 2012
Efficacy and Safety of LLM-Based CBT for Tinnitus
NCT07097909COMPLETEDNA
172 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Shanghai, China
Started: Aug 2, 2025
Physiological Regulation of Chronic Tinnitus
NCT05737888COMPLETEDNA
85 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Geneva, Switzerland
Started: Feb 14, 2017
Internet-delivered Psychological Interventions for Tinnitus
NCT05705323COMPLETEDNA
67 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Vilnius, Lithuania
Started: Feb 15, 2023
Internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Spanish Tinnitus Sufferers
NCT04335929COMPLETEDNA
46 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Beaumont, United States
Started: May 4, 2020
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