TITLE:
Management of Tinnitus in Patients with and without Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review
AUTHORS:
Muna Mohammad Al-Shadafan
KEYWORDS:
Tinnitus, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sound Therapy, Neuromodulation
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery,
Vol.14 No.3,
May
23,
2025
ABSTRACT: Background: Tinnitus affects many people as a usual hearing challenge, which strongly reduces their quality of life. The diverse collection of management strategies performs differently in their ability to treat tinnitus. A systematic review has assessed various interventions that treat tinnitus among patients who have or do not have hearing loss. Methods: The investigation covered the academic period between 2010 and 2024 using PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. The analyzed research focused on tinnitus treatments, which included assessments of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) together with sound-based therapies, neuromodulation applications, pharmacological approaches and digital health interventions. Results: Sound-based therapies, along with CBT produced the best outcomes by successfully lessening suffering from tinnitus. The application of neuromodulation produced mixed results across studies. Pharmacological treatments had inconsistent results. Telemedicine, along with mobile applications, has become a practical tool for management. Conclusion: Behavioral therapy and sound interventions offer the most dependable advantages for tinnitus management. Different research efforts are required to investigate the potential of neuromodulation and digital health tools fully. Tinnitus treatment achieves its best outcomes through patient-specific treatment plans.