Brain stimulation promising for refractory tinnitus: meta-analysis

The findings support treating the condition at the level of the brain rather than the ear, expert says
Reuters Health Staff writer
middle aged woman holding ear and looking unhappy - tinnitus

Central non-invasive brain stimulation might be of value in managing tinnitus, a study shows.

Taiwanese-led researchers conducted a network meta-analysis of 32 randomised controlled trials comparing central non-invasive brain stimulation with sham, waiting list, or active controls.