The objective of this study was the development and validation of a clinical investigation protocol for tinnitus and the analysis of its applicability.
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
The CIP-t offers a structured, validated intake tool for tinnitus assessment; clinicians who lack a standardized tinnitus protocol may consider adopting it, pending review of its full psychometric properties.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
Standardizing how tinnitus is assessed in clinics could reduce inconsistency in diagnosis and treatment planning across audiology practices.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01Developed and validated a new standardized clinical protocol specifically for tinnitus assessment (CIP-t).
- 02The protocol was evaluated for clinical applicability in real-world settings.
- 03Standardized tools may reduce variability in how tinnitus is documented and managed.
- 04Published in a peer-reviewed journal with a Brazilian Portuguese-language focus (doi prefix 2317-1782 = CoDAS).
✦ Claims & Evidence ✦
ClaimEvidenceSupport
The CIP-t is a valid and clinically applicable instrument for tinnitus assessment.
studypartially supported✦ Research metadata ✦
- PMID
- 42054183
- DOI
- 10.1590/2317-1782/e20250125pt.
- Journal
- CoDAS
- Publication type
- research_article
- Evidence level
- 4
- Population
- Patients with tinnitus seen in clinical settings
- Intervention
- Development and validation of the Clinical Investigation Protocol for Tinnitus (CIP-t)
Primary outcomes
Validity of the CIP-t instrument; Clinical applicability of the CIP-t protocol