- Aug 7, 2021
- 1,478
- Tinnitus Since
- 2012 (mild) & 04/2021 (severe)
- Cause of Tinnitus
- Ototoxicity (2012) Unknown-likely noise induce (2021)
Dr. Shore's extensive research is commendable. I think her trial design shows her creativity and innovative thinking, so I give her big ups there. But ultimately it still hinges on subjective and unreliable self-reports and rating scores (TFI) to evaluate her device's effectiveness. This, in my view, raises concerns. If there's one thing I despise in the field of tinnitus research, it's the absence of dependable methods of objectively detecting and quantifying tinnitus. It's the number one roadblock that has halted any sort of progress in finding effective solutions.Stop the nonsense. You are asking people to drop critical thinking and become blind sheep.
In the world of science, there have been more promising developments (than this device) that ended up being relatively ineffective in the real world.
No tinnitus treatment initiative, including Dr. Shore's device, has managed to overcome that hurdle. So there's always going to be a possibility that this device will be yet another disappointment for a substantial portion of the population.
But I like Dr. Shore (she's one of my 'celebrity' crushes after all!) and I root for her success. Because if she triumphs, it means a lot of sufferers also benefit. That is a good thing.