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A Comparison of CBT and CET Interventions for Veterans With Tinnitus
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Coping Effectiveness Training, Cognitive-behavioral therapy, and 1 other intervention for Tinnitus. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Tinnitus (i.e., ringing in the ears) is currently the most prevalent disability among Veterans. A range of clinical interventions has been created to systematically address the range of issues caused by tinnitus. While numerous interventions purport to promote coping strategies for tinnitus-related problems, few studies directly target and measure coping outcomes. The present pilot study proposes a comparison of coping outcomes after 3 psycho-educational groups: a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention, a Coping Effectiveness Training (CET) intervention, or an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention among Veterans with tinnitus. These groups will be compared to a usual care group among Veterans and civilians with tinnitus. The proposed study will be the first application of CET to tinnitus. The primary goals of this study are to develop a CET protocol for tinnitus and to evaluate the effectiveness of CBT, CET, and ACT interventions to a usual care group. The long-term goal of this study is to improve the quality of life among individuals with tinnitus.
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Interventions
A CET psychoeducational intervention is provided to increase understanding of stress and coping with tinnitus, and to better learn how to match appropriate coping strategies, based on whether the stressful situation is changeable or not.
CBT treatments for tinnitus target the reduction of psychopathology by altering cognitive distortions, automatic thoughts, and core beliefs, as well as behavioral techniques to reduce physiological arousal.
An ACT psycho-educational intervention to reduce distress and resistance about having tinnitus and to increase committed actions based on one's values.