Table 2.
Subject characteristics of tinnitus and control groups
| Control | Tinnitus | Difference (p) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group size (n) | 14 | 14 | |
| Age (years) | 55.7 ± 10.6 | 53.7 ± 15.1 | 0.87 |
| Sex (n females) | 7 of 14 | 6 of 14 | |
| Mean left-ear hearing loss (dB) | 19.4 ± 14.4 | 18.8 ± 15.3 | 0.91 |
| Mean right-ear hearing loss (dB) | 17.4 ± 11.5 | 18.0 ± 20.2 | 0.58 |
| Hyperacusis (HQ) | 11.6 ± 5.7 | 13.6 ± 6.4 | 0.30 |
| t duration (years) | 9.4 ± 7.6 | ||
| Laterality (n left) | 8 of 14 | ||
| THI | 26.7 ± 13.2 | ||
| Overall loudness | 3.9 ± 1.8 | ||
| Current loudness | 4.3 ± 2.3 | ||
| Overall distress | 3.1 ± 1.6 | ||
| Current distress | 3.9 ± (2.2 |
When applicable, values are indicate mean ± SD. p value is between the tinnitus and control groups based on Wilcoxon's rank-sum statistic.