Notched music vs ordinary music: independent RCT
Record details
- Authors: Therdphaothai J, Atipas S, Suvansit K, Prakairungthong S, Thongyai K, Limviriyakul S
- Journal / source: Journal of International Advanced Otology (2021)
- Design: Double-blind RCT, 6 months
- Sample: 104
- Primary endpoint: THI, VAS
- Randomized: Yes · Sham/placebo-controlled: Yes · Independent of the manufacturer: Yes
What this research found
No significant THI difference between tailor-made notched music and ordinary music (N=104). The abstract notes a greater score reduction in the treatment group during the follow-up period — a secondary observation that does not alter the negative primary findings.
The Münster trials reported modest effects mainly on perceived loudness in tonal tinnitus.
Limitations and conflicts of interest
See the record summary above.
Funding / conflicts: Independent.
Corrections to this record
- 2026-09-04: First author corrected: the paper is Therdphaothai J et al. (Atipas is second author); follow-up-period nuance added.
Primary sources
Used as evidence for
This is an original summary from the Tinnitus Evidence verified database, checked against the primary source — not a reproduction of the publisher's abstract.