"AI-Powered MindEar App Offers Hope for Tinnitus Relief"
Researchers have developed an app called MindEar to help reduce the impact of tinnitus, a condition characterized by a persistent ringing or buzzing sound. The app provides cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) through a chatbot and sound therapy, aiming to empower individuals to regain control over their condition. A study involving 28 participants showed that those using the app experienced a clinically significant decrease in tinnitus-related distress, similar to those who received traditional CBT through video calls with a clinical psychologist.