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Methodological aspects of clinical trials in tinnitus : a proposal for an international standard
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Abstract
Chronic tinnitus is a common condition with a high burden of disease. While many different treatments are used in clinical practice, the evidence for the efficacy of these treatments is low and the variance of treatment response between individuals is high. This is most likely due to the great heterogeneity of tinnitus with respect to clinical features as well as underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. There is a clear need to find effective treatment options in tinnitus, however, clinical trials differ substantially with respect to methodological quality and design. Consequently, the conclusions that can be derived from these studies are limited and jeopardize comparison between studies. Here, we discuss our view of the most important aspects of trial design in clinical studies in tinnitus and make suggestions for an international methodological standard in tinnitus trials. We hope that the proposed methodological standard will stimulate scientific discussion and will help to improve the quality of trials in tinnitus. (c) 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Journal of psychosomatic research. - Oxford
Publication
Oxford : 2012
ISSN
0022-3999
DOI
10.1016/J.JPSYCHORES.2012.05.002
Volume/pages
73 :2 (2012) , p. 112-121
ISI
000306632700007
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