Subjective and Somatic Tinnitus - Adults with Tinnitus

About this study

Do you have tinnitus? Do you notice that your tinnitus sound changes when you move your head, neck, or jaw? You may be eligible for a research study that uses two tools—fNIRS and EEG—to look at brain activity to understand what’s happening in the brain and compare two types of tinnitus: one linked to body movement (somatic) and one linked to hearing (sensory). Compensation is provided.

What you’ll do

If you decide to participate in this research, you will be asked to complete up to 3 research visits. Visits will involve the creation of molds of your ear canal, (approximately 30 minutes), completion of surveys/questionnaires related to tinnitus (approximately 20 minutes), fNIRS testing (approximately 45 – 60 minutes) and Electroencephalography (EEG) testing (approximately 45-60 minutes).

Who the researchers are looking for

Do you have tinnitus? Do you notice that your tinnitus sound changes when you move your head, neck, or jaw? You may be eligible for a research study that uses two tools—fNIRS and EEG—to look at brain activity to understand what’s happening in the brain and compare two types of tinnitus: one linked to body movement (somatic) and one linked to hearing (sensory). Compensation is provided.

Review the provider’s screening questions. These requirements do not guarantee selection.

Time and reward

Advertised reward

Up to $40 · up to $40

Active participation

Not specified by the provider

Total study duration

up to 8 weeks

Format & location

In person · Pittsburgh · PA · United States

Source & freshness

Added to our feed

Sep 20, 2026

Source posted

Not supplied

Last checked

Sep 20, 2026