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  • We're investing a further £118k for research

    We're investing a further £118k for research

    We've awarded £118,000 to a team from Macquarie University, Australia for a study that's using artificial intelligence to try and discover an objective measure of tinnitus. Read more

  • Research update: the natural history of tinnitus

    Research update: the natural history of tinnitus

    New research, using data from the UK Biobank, has revealed important information about the natural history of tinnitus, the prevalence of the condition, how it changes over time and its risk factors Read more

  • We're awarding £125k for research that could predict who will develop tinnitus

    We're awarding £125k for research that could predict who will develop tinnitus

    We're delighted to announce that our first 2020/21 Large Research Grant recipient is King’s College London and University of Nottingham for a study that aims to identify tinnitus biomarkers. Read more

  • Covid-19 pandemic makes tinnitus worse for nearly half of UK sufferers

    Covid-19 pandemic makes tinnitus worse for nearly half of UK sufferers

    A study has found that nearly half (46%) of UK sufferers report that their tinnitus has been made worse due to the impact of lockdown and lifestyle changes during the pandemic. Read more

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CBT for tinnitus related insomnia

CBT for tinnitus related insomnia

Research has shown that sleep disturbance affects up to 70% of people attending tinnitus clinics.Help people break free from sleeplessness and tinnitus with a donation. Read more

Published: 21st November, 2016

Updated: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Nic Wray

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Covid-19 pandemic makes tinnitus worse for nearly half of UK sufferers

Covid-19 pandemic makes tinnitus worse for nearly half of UK sufferers

A study has found that nearly half (46%) of UK sufferers report that their tinnitus has been made worse due to the impact of lockdown and lifestyle changes during the pandemic. Read more

Published: 6th November, 2020

Updated: 4th February, 2021

Author: Nic Wray

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Unique BTA/academic partnership formed to conduct innovative tinnitus research

Unique BTA/academic partnership formed to conduct innovative tinnitus research

We are partnering with world class scientists and academics to conduct innovative tinnitus research using imaging data from thousands of brain scans held in the UK Biobank. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2019

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Author: David Stockdale

Comments: 9

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We're awarding £125k for research that could predict who will develop tinnitus

We're awarding £125k for research that could predict who will develop tinnitus

We're delighted to announce that our first 2020/21 Large Research Grant recipient is King’s College London and University of Nottingham for a study that aims to identify tinnitus biomarkers. Read more

Published: 4th December, 2020

Updated: 19th January, 2021

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  • BTA led research
  • Active BTA supported research projects
  • BTA supported research
  • Research news
Research update: the natural history of tinnitus

Research update: the natural history of tinnitus

New research, using data from the UK Biobank, has revealed important information about the natural history of tinnitus, the prevalence of the condition, how it changes over time and its risk factors Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Related topics:
  • BTA led research
  • BTA supported research
  • Research news
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We're investing a further £118k for research

We're investing a further £118k for research

We've awarded £118,000 to a team from Macquarie University, Australia for a study that's using artificial intelligence to try and discover an objective measure of tinnitus. Read more

Published: 19th January, 2021

Related topics:
  • Research grants
  • Active BTA supported research projects
  • BTA supported research
  • Research news
Funding tinnitus research: looking for a cure

Funding tinnitus research: looking for a cure

We are pleased to be able to announce that we are opening two research funding rounds to make sure that vital research happens. Our vision is a world where no one suffers from tinnitus. Read more

Published: 6th August, 2019

Updated: 2nd November, 2020

Author: Nic Wray

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  • Tinnitus research
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An economic evaluation of the cost of tinnitus management in the UK

An economic evaluation of the cost of tinnitus management in the UK

The cost of tinnitus revealed by BTA study Read more

Published: 22nd January, 2018

Updated: 2nd November, 2020

Author: Nic Wray

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  • Completed BTA supported projects
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Tinnitus services in the United Kingdom: a survey of patient experiences

Tinnitus services in the United Kingdom: a survey of patient experiences

Based on a survey conducted by the BTA, this paper looks at tinnitus services from the patient point of view. Read more

Published: 14th February, 2018

Updated: 2nd November, 2020

Author: Nic Wray

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  • Completed BTA supported projects
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Aged Veterans Project - Final Report

Aged Veterans Project - Final Report

The Aged Veterans Project has been completed with the publication of the report 'Soldiering on: the impact of tinnitus on veterans'. Dr Georgie Burns-O'Connell summarises the research here. Read more

Published: 11th November, 2019

Updated: 7th October, 2020

Author: Nic Wray

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  • BTA supported research
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Conspiring together: tinnitus and hearing loss

Conspiring together: tinnitus and hearing loss

We commissioned The Ear Foundation to investigate people's experiences with different degrees of hearing loss and tinnitus. Read more

Published: 4th November, 2016

Updated: 6th October, 2020

Author: Nic Wray

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  • BTA supported research
  • Completed BTA supported projects
CBT for tinnitus related insomnia

CBT for tinnitus related insomnia

We are supporting a study into a treatment for tinnitus-related insomnia - read the latest update here (July 2019) Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2019

Updated: 29th September, 2020

Author: Nic Wray

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    Wax is an important natural secretion found in the ear. Find out what causes ear wax build up, how to deal with it and whether it has any effect on tinnitus.

  • All about tinnitus

    All about tinnitus

    Tinnitus is the sensation of noises in the head and/or ears which have no external source. About 1 in 3 people will experience tinnitus at some point in their lives.

  • Pulsatile tinnitus

    Pulsatile tinnitus

    Pulsatile tinnitus, is a type of tinnitus which appears to follow a rhythm such as your heart beat.

  • Self help for tinnitus

    Self help for tinnitus

    Here are some simple things to do which may help you lessen the intrusiveness of your tinnitus and improve your quality of life.

  • Tinnitus and stress

    Tinnitus and stress

    Find out more about what stress is, how stress may affect tinnitus (and vice versa) and how stress can be managed, which should also help your tinnitus.

  • Musical hallucination (musical tinnitus)

    Musical hallucination (musical tinnitus)

    Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of any corresponding external sound. Some people experience a form of tinnitus where music is heard. This is called musical hallucination, or musical tinnitus

  • Home tinnitus treatments to try for ringing in the ears

    Home tinnitus treatments to try for ringing in the ears

    Whilst there is no cure, there are a number of athome remedies you can try to lessen the ringing in your ears. Read our top tips from Catherine Hall.

  • What can I do about it?

    What can I do about it?

    There are several strategies that can be very helpful in managing tinnitus. Learn more about them here.

  • Tinnitus and disorders of the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) and neck

    Tinnitus and disorders of the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) and neck

    Learn more about the jaw joint (temporo-mandibular joint or TMJ), and how problems with it or the neck may affect tinnitus.

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    Flying and the ear

    Some people with hearing loss or tinnitus worry about travelling on a plane. Here are the BTA's top tips to get you flying with confidence in no time.

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Tinnitus is the perception of noises in the head and/or ear which have no external source, it is often described as buzzing or ringing in the ears. The British Tinnitus Association's vision is a world where no one suffers from tinnitus.

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