Invitation to Participate in Tinnitus Research
Tinnitus — the perception of sound without an external source — affects millions worldwide. While some adapt, others experience severe distress, anxiety, and reduced quality of life. Currently, there are no FDA-approved medications that can cure tinnitus, and existing management strategies such as sound therapy or cognitive-behavioural therapy provide relief for only some patients.
This MSc research study focuses on an important question: What do people with tinnitus most want from future drug treatments? We aim to understand not only whether a cure or symptom management is the greater priority, but also how willing patients are to accept potential side effects for meaningful relief.
In the questionnaire, you will be asked to consider questions such as:
How important is it for a new medication to provide a cure versus manage symptoms effectively?
Would you prefer a drug that eliminates tinnitus entirely, or one that significantly reduces its impact on daily life?
What level of side effects — from mild and short-term to serious but rare — would you be willing to tolerate for substantial tinnitus relief?
If you have been diagnosed with tinnitus, we invite you to complete our one-time, anonymous online questionnaire. It will take approximately 25 minutes. There are no experimental treatments involved, and participation is entirely voluntary and confidential.
Your insights will directly inform pharmaceutical research and guide the development of more effective, targeted medications for tinnitus. By sharing your views, you can help shape the future of tinnitus treatment.
To complete the survey click here.
