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A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of cognitive-behavioral therapy for tinnitus distress

Hesser, Hugo, Weise, Cornelia, Westin, Vendela Zetterqvist, Andersson, Gerhard·2011·Clinical Psychology Review

Abstract

Tinnitus is defined as a sound in the ear(s) and/or head without external origin and is a serious health concern for millions worldwide. The aim of the present study was to determine whether Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is effective in reducing distress associated with tinnitus. Randomized, controlled trials that assessed the efficacy of CBT for tinnitus-related distress in adults were identified by searching electronic databases (PsychINFO, PubMed, the Cochrane Library), and by manual searches. Fifteen studies (total of 1091 participants) were included in the meta-analysis. CBT compared with a passive and active control at post-assessment yielded statistically significant mean effect sizes for tinnitus-specific measures (Hedges's g=0.70, and Hedges's g=0.44, respectively). The average weighted pre-to-follow-up effect size for the CBT group suggested that these effects were maintained over time. Smaller but yet statistically significant effects of CBT were found for mood outcome measures. Characteristics of the studies were unrelated to effect sizes. Methodological rigor, publication bias, and a series of sensitivity analyses did not influence the findings. The results suggest that CBT is an effective treatment of tinnitus distress. However, caution is warranted given that few large-scale, well-controlled trials were identified.

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Authors
Hesser, H., Weise, C., Westin, V. Z., & Andersson, G.
Affiliations
Linköping University (SE)
Corresponding author
Hesser, Hugo
Venue
Clinical Psychology Review
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2011-06
Volume
31
Issue
4
Pages
545-553
ISSN
0272-7358 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2142709786
Cited by
340
References
51
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.67
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Clinical Psychology Review (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Sensory Systems › Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Speech and Hearing › Noise Effects and Management
Keywords
tinnitus, cognitive behavioral therapy, tinnitus distress, treatment efficacy, psychological intervention, effect size, maintenance of treatment effects
MeSH terms
Adult, Humans, Stress, Psychological, Tinnitus, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Treatment Outcome

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