Journal article
Programming a Cochlear Implant for Tinnitus Suppression
Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, Vol.31(4), pp.302-308
04/2020
DOI: 10.3766/jaaa.18086
PMID: 32323291
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Electrical stimulation of the cochlea to treat tinnitus has been explored for decades. However, few studies have investigated the most salient programming parameters for tinnitus suppression in cochlear implant (CI) patients.
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to review the available CI programming parameters for tinnitus suppression and to consider possible clinical research designs for selecting the optimal programming parameters for CI patients.
Results
Across research studies, the optimal parameters vary significantly and are often based on data fromonly a fewparticipants. Electrical stimulation using lowand high rates, different electrode numbers, and low T-levels were helpful in suppressing tinnitus, although more research is needed from a greater number of CI patients. Possible designs for evaluating these parameters in a clinical setting are presented.
Conclusions
Programming a CI to reduce the prominence of tinnitus is complex, and audiologists should consider adjusting CI parameters systematically for CI patients with bothersome tinnitus.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Programming a Cochlear Implant for Tinnitus Suppression
- Creators
- Ann Perreau - University of IowaRichard Tyler - University of IowaPatricia C Mancini - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, Vol.31(4), pp.302-308
- DOI
- 10.3766/jaaa.18086
- PMID
- 32323291
- NLM abbreviation
- J Am Acad Audiol
- ISSN
- 1050-0545
- eISSN
- 2157-3107
- Publisher
- Thieme Medical Publishers
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 04/2020
- Academic Unit
- Communication Sciences and Disorders; Otolaryngology
- Record Identifier
- 9984258854602771
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