Exploring deep brain stimulation as a treatment for tinnitus

Jasper V. Smit

doi:10.26481/dis.20180921js

Exploring deep brain stimulation as a treatment for tinnitus

Jasper V. Smit

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Abstract

Roughly 10-15% of people suffer from tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Many patients experience various symptoms associated with the continuous ringing sound. Unfortunately, no treatment is currently available for tinnitus. Recent studies have shown that tinnitus is caused by disrupted brain signals. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) sends electrical impulses to the brain to correct these disruptions. Several studies carried out as part of this dissertation found DBS to be a suitable treatment option for tinnitus. However, further research is necessary before this treatment can be applied in practice.

Original language	English
Awarding Institution	Maastricht University
Supervisors/Advisors	Stokroos, R.J., Supervisor Temel, Yasin, Supervisor Jahanshahi, Ali, Co-Supervisor
Award date	21 Sept 2018
Place of Publication	Maastricht
Publisher	Maastricht University
Print ISBNs	9789493014299
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26481/dis.20180921js
Publication status	Published - 2018

Keywords

tinnitus
ringing in the ears
hearing
brain
deep brain stimulation

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