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Article

Personalized Sound Therapy Combined with Low and High-Frequency Electromagnetic Stimulation for Chronic Tinnitus

by
Beatrice Francavilla
*,
Giulia Marzocchella
,
Arianna Alagna
,
Stefania Tilotta
,
Elisa Di Leo
,
Goran Latif Omer
and
Stefano Di Girolamo
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(9), 912; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14090912
Submission received: 24 July 2024 / Revised: 25 August 2024 / Accepted: 27 August 2024 / Published: 28 August 2024
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Hearing Disorder: Diagnosis, Implantation and Latest Research)
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Abstract

This study investigates a novel multimodal treatment for chronic tinnitus, a condition that significantly affects quality of life, by combining personalized sound therapy with both low- and high-frequency electromagnetic wave stimulation. Conducted at Tor Vergata University Hospital in Rome, the research involved 55 patients and employed a portable medical device for therapy delivery. Treatment effectiveness was measured through the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI), Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Hyperacusis Questionnaire (HQ), and Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36), encompassing initial sound therapy and subsequent multimodal treatment phases. Remarkably, 73% of participants experienced notable improvements in TFI scores, with 39% reporting a significant enhancement of 13 points or more. This improvement was mirrored in secondary outcomes like THI, VAS, and HQ scores, along with certain SF-36 domains, indicating enhanced life quality and reduced tinnitus distress. The study underscored high compliance and no adverse effects, suggesting the combined therapy’s promising potential in chronic tinnitus management. The findings advocate for further research to discern the distinct contributions of each treatment modality, positing that this innovative approach could ameliorate tinnitus symptoms and improve patient well-being, confirming its safety and efficacy.
Keywords: tinnitus; sound therapy; electromagnetic stimulation; multimodal treatment; portable device; pitch-matching; replica tinnitus; neuromodulation tinnitus; sound therapy; electromagnetic stimulation; multimodal treatment; portable device; pitch-matching; replica tinnitus; neuromodulation

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Francavilla, B.; Marzocchella, G.; Alagna, A.; Tilotta, S.; Di Leo, E.; Omer, G.L.; Di Girolamo, S. Personalized Sound Therapy Combined with Low and High-Frequency Electromagnetic Stimulation for Chronic Tinnitus. J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14, 912. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14090912

AMA Style

Francavilla B, Marzocchella G, Alagna A, Tilotta S, Di Leo E, Omer GL, Di Girolamo S. Personalized Sound Therapy Combined with Low and High-Frequency Electromagnetic Stimulation for Chronic Tinnitus. Journal of Personalized Medicine. 2024; 14(9):912. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14090912

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Francavilla, Beatrice, Giulia Marzocchella, Arianna Alagna, Stefania Tilotta, Elisa Di Leo, Goran Latif Omer, and Stefano Di Girolamo. 2024. "Personalized Sound Therapy Combined with Low and High-Frequency Electromagnetic Stimulation for Chronic Tinnitus" Journal of Personalized Medicine 14, no. 9: 912. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14090912

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Francavilla, B., Marzocchella, G., Alagna, A., Tilotta, S., Di Leo, E., Omer, G. L., & Di Girolamo, S. (2024). Personalized Sound Therapy Combined with Low and High-Frequency Electromagnetic Stimulation for Chronic Tinnitus. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 14(9), 912. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14090912

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