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Effect of yoga and meditation on tinnitus: a systematic review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 March 2021

D R Gunjawate  and
R Ravi
D R Gunjawate
Affiliation:
Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
R Ravi*
Affiliation:
Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
*
Author for correspondence: Dr Rohit Ravi, Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal575001, India E-mail: [email protected] Fax: +91 824 242 8379
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Abstract

Objective

The present systematic review aimed to explore the published literature on the application of yoga and meditation for tinnitus.

Method

A systematic search was carried out to identify the eligible studies exploring the effect of yoga and meditation on tinnitus in PubMed, Scopus and Cochrane Library electronic databases. Studies on the application of yoga and meditation on tinnitus were identified following a three-step screening process by both the authors independently. A mixed-methods appraisal tool was used to perform the quality appraisal of the included studies.

Results

Five studies were shortlisted and included in the present review. Four studies had used different types of yoga and pranayama, while one used relaxation therapy. Three studies concluded that there were positive effects of yoga on tinnitus, such as a reduction in severity, stress, anxiety and irritability associated with tinnitus and improved quality of life.

Conclusion

This review highlights the application of yoga and meditation in management of tinnitus along with regular otological and audiological treatment options. Furthermore, there is a need to have more randomised controlled trials in this area to evidence the effect of yoga and meditation on tinnitus empirically.

Keywords

TinnitusYogaMeditationTinnitus Relief
Type
Review Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 135 , Issue 4 , April 2021 , pp. 284 - 287
Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press

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Footnotes

Dr R Ravi takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper

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