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. 2009 Nov 12;2009:0506.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Overall symptoms of tinnitus

RCT
58 people Proportion of people who had improved tinnitus (assessed using a subjective response assessed by 4-point questionnaire — tinnitus worse, same, improved, or abolished) 1 week
14/31 (45%) with electromagnetic stimulation (15 minutes/day)
2/23 (9%) with placebo device

P = 0.0013
The RCT reported that 4/58 (7%) people withdrew from the trial, and that the analysis was not by intention to treat
Effect size not calculated electromagnetic stimulation

RCT
Crossover design
20 people Proportion of people who had improved tinnitus (tinnitus severity measured on a scale of 0–7)
2/20 (10%) with electrical suppression
3/20 (15%) with placebo device

Significance not assessed