Tinnitus is an unreal/phantom sound that is commonly described as a ringing sound in the ear . While most individuals report it as a transient condition, in some individuals, it may be worse, interfering with sleep and daily activities, thereby causing significant distress. Unfortunately, to date, there exists no definite cure for tinnitus.
Researchers at the University of Auckland Clinics, New Zealand, have devised a prototype tinnitus digital therapeutic that can, with further development, help alleviate tinnitus better than the existing therapeutic approaches. This device works by goal-oriented counseling with personalized passive and active game-based sound therapy . ## The prototype (Figures 1A-B)## Comprises a Smartphone app, Bluetooth bone conduction Headphones, and Bluetooth neck pillow speaker, beneficial for sleep, and written counseling materials Enables a cloud-based…
