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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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
HIGH
Confidence 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
EXCELLENT
ICER
$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:

nih.gov
healthline.com
nih.gov

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Active Clinical Trials
2 active trials recruiting for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Tinnitus

Treatment for PTSD and Tinnitus

NCT07106593RECRUITINGNA
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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
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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
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100 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Seoul, South Korea
Started: Jan 1, 2024

Effectiveness of Specialised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Tinnitus.

NCT04310605COMPLETED
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403 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
Started: Jan 1, 2014

Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus Sufferers

NCT04335812COMPLETEDNA
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135 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Beaumont, United States
Started: May 4, 2020

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Tinnitus

NCT00724152COMPLETEDPHASE1, PHASE2
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33 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
West Haven, United States
Started: Feb 1, 2009

The Value of EMDR in the Treatment of Tinnitus

NCT03114878COMPLETEDNA
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166 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Edegem, Belgium
Started: Oct 1, 2016

A Comparison of Three Psychoeducational Group Interventions for Veterans With Tinnitus

NCT02293512COMPLETEDNA
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40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Portland, United States
Started: Sep 1, 2015

CBT-based Internet Intervention for Adults With Tinnitus in the United States

NCT04004260COMPLETEDNA
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315 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Beaumont, United States
Started: Mar 1, 2020

Treatment of Tinnitus Using a Web-based Sound and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

NCT02438891COMPLETEDNA
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92 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Orange, United States
Started: Jul 14, 2019

Effects of Music Combined With CBT on Chronic Subjective Tinnitus

NCT06505473COMPLETED
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28 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
Started: Dec 1, 2016

Tinnitus Treatment by Structured Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

NCT00719940COMPLETEDPHASE4
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286 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Aschaffenburg, Germany +3 more
Started: Oct 1, 2000

Clinical Trial of Sound-Based Versus Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus

NCT03022084COMPLETEDNA
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61 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Portland, United States
Started: Jan 1, 2017

Internet-based Self-help for Tinnitus: The Role of Support

NCT01927991COMPLETEDNA
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112 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Marburg, Germany
Started: Sep 1, 2012

Efficacy and Safety of LLM-Based CBT for Tinnitus

NCT07097909COMPLETEDNA
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172 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Shanghai, China
Started: Aug 2, 2025

Physiological Regulation of Chronic Tinnitus

NCT05737888COMPLETEDNA
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85 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Geneva, Switzerland
Started: Feb 14, 2017

Internet-delivered Psychological Interventions for Tinnitus

NCT05705323COMPLETEDNA
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67 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Vilnius, Lithuania
Started: Feb 15, 2023

Internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Spanish Tinnitus Sufferers

NCT04335929COMPLETEDNA
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46 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Beaumont, United States
Started: May 4, 2020
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