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Effect of yoga and meditation on tinnitus: a systematic review.

The Journal of laryngology and otology
April 1, 2021
D R Gunjawate et al. (2 authors)
Journal ArticleSystematic ReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to explore the effects of yoga and meditation, including relaxation therapy, on tinnitus severity and associated symptoms.

Results Summary

One study included in the review used relaxation therapy, but specific results for relaxation therapy alone were not detailed. Overall, three studies reported positive effects of yoga on tinnitus, such as reduced severity, stress, anxiety, and improved quality of life.

Population

Individuals with tinnitus.

Effective Dosage

Not specified.

Duration

Not specified.

Interactions

None mentioned.

Extracted Claims (6)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
yoga
decrease
tinnitus
-
-
positive effects
#1
yoga
decrease
severity associated with tinnitus
-
-
reduction
#2
yoga
decrease
stress associated with tinnitus
-
-
reduction
#3
yoga
decrease
anxiety associated with tinnitus
-
-
reduction
#4
yoga
decrease
irritability associated with tinnitus
-
-
reduction
#5
yoga
increase
quality of life
-
-
improved
#6
Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The present systematic review aimed to explore the published literature on the application of yoga and meditation for tinnitus. METHOD: A systematic search was carried out to identify the eligible studies exploring the effect of yoga and meditation on tinnitus in PubMed, Scopus and Cochrane Library electronic databases. Studies on the application of yoga and meditation on tinnitus were identified following a three-step screening process by both the authors independently. A mixed-methods appraisal tool was used to perform the quality appraisal of the included studies. RESULTS: Five studies were shortlisted and included in the present review. Four studies had used different types of yoga and pranayama, while one used relaxation therapy. Three studies concluded that there were positive effects of yoga on tinnitus, such as a reduction in severity, stress, anxiety and irritability associated with tinnitus and improved quality of life. CONCLUSION: This review highlights the application of yoga and meditation in management of tinnitus along with regular otological and audiological treatment options. Furthermore, there is a need to have more randomised controlled trials in this area to evidence the effect of yoga and meditation on tinnitus empirically.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
FemaleHumansMaleMeditationObservational Studies as TopicQuality of LifeRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRelaxation TherapyTinnitusTreatment OutcomeYoga
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy70/10
Quality65/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations5
Citations/Year1.3
Relative Citation Ratio0.77
NIH Percentile40.9%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.25
Weight Score2.08
Normalized Score0.61
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