Chronic tinnitus is a syndrome that causes the affected persons to perceive noises. The 
perception is based on a hearing disorder.

The causes are diverse. The condition occurs typically at the age from 40 to 50. For none of the numerous therapy methods a scientific effect verification could be determined so far. The rTMS constitutes a success-promising option for the treatment of chronic tinnitus.

Actual studies concerning chronical tinnitus:

• University clinic at Regensburg, Germany
• Efficiacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of refractory chronic tinnitus: A randomized, placebo controlled study
• Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for treatment of chronic tinnitus
• Transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of tinnitus: 4-years follow-up in treatment responders - a retrospective analysis