Cochrane: antidepressants for tinnitus (CD003853)
Record details
- Authors: Baldo P, et al.
- Journal / source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2012)
- Design: Cochrane systematic review
- Sample: 6 trials, 610 patients
- Primary endpoint: —
- Randomized: No · Sham/placebo-controlled: No · Independent of the manufacturer: Yes
What this research found
Verbatim conclusion: 'There is as yet insufficient evidence to say that antidepressant drug therapy improves tinnitus.'
Distinct from treating comorbid depression, which can itself be worthwhile.
Limitations and conflicts of interest
Trial quality low; heterogeneous drugs.
Funding / conflicts: Independent.
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.