Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Feasibility of auditory cortical stimulation for the treatment of tinnitus.
To investigate the feasibility and safety of an implantable epidural cortical stimulator for the treatment of severe tinnitus. ⋯ Chronic electrical stimulation of the secondary auditory cortex seems safe and warrants further investigation as a potential therapeutic intervention for the suppression of tinnitus.