Sorry if my poor understanding of English made me misunderstand this but, aren't they changing the device specs due to neuroplasticity? I thought they change them halfway through the treatment to prevent the brain getting used to the signals.
Yes, it could be that the reason the improvements plateau is due to the brain getting used to the signals. It could also be that the reason the improvements plateau is that their stimulation is simply sub-optimal.
Yes, and I think depending on the results, they can actually keep changing the timings. That's why @Redknight reported they are working on being able to change it online for the patients.
The online update functionality is totally unconfirmed, a rumor kicked off by @Redknight.
Lim's chart showed a flattening out of the angle of improvements during the 2nd half. That suggests a maximum point of diminishing returns even when changing up the parameters. Of course, if their parameters are just somehow "wrong" they might unlock something better, but as it is now, I see law of diminishing returns taking over.
One good story in a sea of "meh" is so-so. And let's remember Redknight has only had tinnitus for 6 months. It could have gotten better without any intervention. We need Redknight stories from people who have had killer suicide tinnitus for many years.And there you have it. Ask, and ye shall receive!
I think not too many people with mild tinnitus can be bothered to get treatment.
I have mild/moderate tinnitus (8dB MML above hearing treshold and 20dB hearing loss) and I am bothered enough to pick-up my device on November 29th. I know there are more cases like mine.
I probably have mild tinnitus in terms of volume and THI, and I still want it gone. There's an annoying tone I have at around 12 kHz that is difficult to mask.
Likewise - my tinnitus is 10dB MML as measured by Neuromod, with almost zero hearing loss, and I gladly shelled out the euro-thousands. I know I am blessed to have relatively quiet tinnitus but it's still a bitch sometimes.
I have tinnitus that is reactive to white noise, so MML was hard for me as my tinnitus 'chases' the white noise. Around 10 dB in the booth under the NM testing environment.
I have a residual fear of loud noises, although that's probably a healthy fear. I no longer have spikes or worry about noise, beyond what I now consider everyone should be wary. I will wear earplugs for very noisy environments but I would not need them for everyday noises like traffic or doing the dishes.
39. Mostly in my head, but sometimes in my left or right ear only. Mostly high pitched fizzing, with rare Morse code beeps.
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