PBM Research39 studies
Photobiomodulation for Hearing
39 peer-reviewed studies on light therapy for hearing, spanning 1993 to 2019. Filtered from the full PBM database of 4,914 studies.
39
Total Studies
24
Human Studies
37
Positive Results
3
Wavelength Bands
Study Types
Human
24 (62%)
Rat
8 (21%)
In vitro
3 (8%)
Animal
3 (8%)
Review
1 (3%)
Outcomes
positive
37 (95%)
unclear
2 (5%)
Wavelength Distribution
Near-IR (700-900nm)
17 studies
Not specified
13 studies
Red (600-700nm)
9 studies
All Studies (39)
Enhanced mitochondrial membrane potential and ATP synthesis by photobiomodulation increases viability of the auditory cell line after gentamicin-induced intrinsic apoptosis.
ChangSci Rep2019808nm
positiveIn vitro
Applications of photobiomodulation in hearing research: from bench to clinic
LeeBiomed Eng Lett2019
unclearReview
Photobiomodulation using low level 808 nm diode laser rescues cochlear synaptopathy after acoustic overexposure in rat.
LeeJ Biophotonics2019808nm
positiveRat
A preliminary study on the efficacy and safety of low level light therapy in the management of cochlear tinnitus: A single blind randomized clinical trial.
ChoiInt J Tinnitus2019830nm
positiveHuman
Change of Tinnitus with Xenon Phototherapy of the Stellate Ganglion.
ShimizuPhotomed Laser Surg2018
positiveHuman
Alterations in Auditory Electrophysiological Responses Associated With Temporary Suppression of Tinnitus Induced by Low-Level Laser Therapy: A Before-After Case Series.
MontazeriJ Lasers Med Sci2017
positiveHuman
Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Subjective Tinnitus Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders.
DemirkolPhotomed Laser Surg2017
positiveHuman
Treatment of peripheral vestibular dysfunction using photobiomodulation.
LeeJ Biomed Opt2017
positiveRat
Photobiomodulation by laser therapy rescued auditory neuropathy induced by ouabain.
LeeNeurosci Lett2016808nm
positiveAnimal
Photobiomodulation rescues the cochlea from noise-induced hearing loss via upregulating nuclear factor κB expression in rats.
TamuraBrain Res2016808nm
positiveRat
Simultaneous bilateral laser therapy accelerates recovery after noise-induced hearing loss in a rat model.
LeePeerJ2016808nm
positiveRat
Pre-conditioning with near infrared photobiomodulation reduces inflammatory cytokines and markers of oxidative stress in cochlear hair cells.
BartosJ Biophotonics2016810nm
positiveIn vitro
Low-level laser therapy for prevention of noise-induced hearing loss in rats.
TamuraNeurosci Lett2015808nm
positiveRat
Combined central and peripheral stimulation for treatment of chronic tinnitus: a randomized pilot study.
ThabitNeurorehabil Neural Repair2015808nm
positiveHuman
Effect of low-level laser therapy in the treatment of cochlear tinnitus: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
DehkordiEar Nose Throat J2015650nm
positiveHuman
Low level laser effect in treatment of patients with intractable tinnitus due to sensorineural hearing loss.
MirvakiliJ Lasers Med Sci2014650nm
positiveHuman
The effectiveness of transmeatal low-power laser stimulation in treating tinnitus.
NgaoEur Arch Otorhinolaryngol2014650nm
positiveHuman
Effect of low-level laser treatment on cochlea hair-cell recovery after ototoxic hearing loss.
RheeJ Biomed Opt2013830nm
positiveRat
Low-level laser on hearing: is there an effect?
Tunér & HodeISRN Otolaryngol2013
unclearAnimal
The effect of low-level laser therapy on hearing.
GoodmanISRN Otolaryngol2013
positiveHuman
Medium-level laser in chronic tinnitus treatment.
DejakumBiomed Res Int2013830nm
positiveHuman
Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the management of tinnitus due to noise-induced hearing loss: a double-blind randomized clinical trial.
MollasadeghiScientificWorldJournal2013650nm
positiveHuman
Trans-canal laser irradiation reduces tinnitus perception of salicylate treated rat.
ParkNeurosci Lett2013830nm
positiveRat
Effect of local irradiation with 630 and 860 nm low-level lasers on tympanic membrane perforation repair in guinea pigs.
MalekiJ Laryngol Otol2013
positiveAnimal
Effect of low-level laser treatment on cochlea hair-cell recovery after acute acoustic trauma.
RheeJ Biomed Opt2012830nm
positiveRat
Low-level laser therapy in patients with complaints of tinnitus: a clinical study.
SalahaldinISRN Otolaryngol2012650nm
positiveHuman
Effect of low-level laser therapy on cochlear hair cell recovery after gentamicin-induced ototoxicity.
RheeLasers Med Sci2012810nm
positiveIn vitro
Transmeatal low-level laser therapy for chronic tinnitus with cochlear dysfunction.
TeggiAudiol Neurootol2009650nm
positiveHuman
Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in Ménière's disease: a pilot study of 10 patients.
TeggiPhotomed Laser Surg2008650nm
positiveHuman
Multimodal therapy for chronic tinnitus.
HahnInt Tinnitus J2008
positiveHuman
Effectiveness of combined counseling and low-level laser stimulation in the treatment of disturbing chronic tinnitus.
Cuda & De CariaInt Tinnitus J2008650nm
positiveHuman
Effectiveness of transmeatal low power laser irradiation for chronic tinnitus.
GungorJ Laryngol Otol2008650nm
positiveHuman
Transmeatal cochlear laser (TCL) treatment of cochlear dysfunction: a feasibility study for chronic tinnitus.
TauberLasers Med Sci2003
positiveHuman
Transmeatal low-power laser irradiation for tinnitus.
NakashimaOtol Neurotol2002
positiveHuman
Combined laser-EGb 761 tinnitus therapy.
HahnActa Otolaryngol Suppl2001830nm
positiveHuman
[Low-power laser in the treatment of tinnitus--a placebo-controlled study]. [Article in Polish]
RogowskiOtolaryngol Pol1999
positiveHuman
The low-power laser in the treatment of tinnitus.
MirzClin Otolaryngol Allied Sci1999830nm
positiveHuman
Efficacy of transmeatal low power laser irradiation on tinnitus: a preliminary report.
ShiomiAuris Nasus Larynx1997830nm
positiveHuman
Combined low power laser therapy and extracts of ginkgo biloba in a blind trial of treatment for tinnitus
Olivier & PlathLaser Ther1993
positiveHuman