The AudioNotch Tinnitus Treatment Blog

Lots of patients in the New York area search for tinnitus treatment available at NYU. The NYU Langone Medical Center has a series of helpful articles for people searching for “tinnitus treatment NYU” that I’ll offer some brief recaps below for:

NYU’s medical center on homeopathic treatments for tinnitus:

A 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial with 21 participants tested the effectiveness of a homeopathic remedy containing Sodium salicylate, Ascaridole (Chenopodium), Conine (Conium), and Quinine as a treatment for tinnitus.  The results were negative in all measures of the condition.

NYU on rTMS as a treatment for tinnitus:

A preliminary study found indications that rTMS may be helpful for tinnitus (ringing in the ear). However, a subsequent review of 5 randomized trials comparing rTMS to sham rTMS in 233 people with tinnitus found limited evidence to support its use for this condition. The authors highlighted the need for more studies with larger sample sizes.

They also have a helpful review on natural treatments for tinnitus (and their lack of effiacy):

A separate set of researchers performed an additional study on ginkgo for tinnitus, and then additionally conducted a meta-analysis (statistically rigorous review) of the published data. Their conclusion: The evidence is strong enough to state that ginkgo does not benefit tinnitus. 20

Several studies of acupuncture for tinnitus failed to find benefit. In fact, acupuncture was found to be ineffective as treatment for tinnitus symptoms in a review of 13 low-quality randomized trials with 616 patients. Only one of two open trials showed long-term improvement. 25

So, in summary: natural treatments, homeopathy, and rTMS don’t work.