Evaluation of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the Right Operculum 3 (OP3) in Permanent Non-pulsatile Disabling Tinnitus (TINNOP3-DBS)
This pilot study aims at evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment of unilateral or bilateral, non-pulsatile, disabling, tinnitus, without vestibular dysfunction, using Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the parieto-insular right operculum 3 (OP3) in a cross-over, double study design.
• Between 18 and 75 years old,
• Uni or bilateral permanent non-pulsatile tinnitus, without associated vestibular pathology, with or without hearing loss,
• Severe tinnitus resistant to treatment failure,
• Tinnitus intensity on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) ≥ 7,
• Presenting a quality of life score on the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) questionnaire\> 76 (= grade 5),
• Social security affiliates or beneficiaries of such a scheme
• Informed and written consent signed by the patient.