Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for chronic tinnitus: RCT

Record details

Authors: McKenna L, et al.
Journal / source: Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics (2017)
Design: RCT vs active control
Sample: 75 (MBCT 39, relaxation 36)
Primary endpoint: Tinnitus Questionnaire (co-primary with CORE-NR), between-group adjusted difference
Randomized: Yes · Sham/placebo-controlled: No · Independent of the manufacturer: Yes

What this research found

MBCT beat active relaxation training by 6.3 TQ points post-treatment (95% CI 1.3–11.4, p=0.016, ES 0.49) and by 7.2 points at 6-month follow-up (95% CI 2.1–12.3, p=0.006, ES 0.56).

Loudness ratings improved in both arms (non-specific). The reliable-change responder difference (59% vs 44%) was not statistically significant.

Limitations and conflicts of interest

Specialist psychology setting; responder-rate difference NS.

Funding / conflicts: Academic.

Primary sources

Used as evidence for

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

This is an original summary from the Tinnitus Evidence verified database, checked against the primary source — not a reproduction of the publisher's abstract.