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The European Tinnitus Network
Our vision
EUTINNET was founded in 2019 under the umbrella of the German Foundation Tinnitus & Hearing Charité. The network unites numerous European tinnitus self-help organisations and is in active exchange with leading ENT universities and research institutions in Europe.
The common goal is to promote transfer of knowledge on treatment options for tinnitus and other hearing impairments in the member countries, to organise research projects and to create even more awareness for the careful handling of hearing through communication and education.
Please find detailed information on our goals in our information flyer:
The Top 5 EUTINNET Goals (PDF, 226 KB)
Our team
Across Europe, millions of people suffer from chronic tinnitus or diseases of the inner ear, such as hearing loss, hyperacusis or Meniere’s disease. These can lead to a severe restriction of quality of life and performance in both the professional and private spheres.
The EUTINNET specialists bring their many years of expertise from the fields of ENT medicine, psychosomatics and psychology to promote the Europe-wide exchange between scientists and self-help-organisations and to realise joint research projects.
Dr. med. Eberhard Biesinger
Coordinator EUTINNET
ENT-Center Traunstein
Prof. Dr. Birgit Mazurek
Chairwoman of the Board, Tinnitus & Hearing Foundation Charité
Director Tinnituszentrum Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
Prof. Dr. Christian Dobel
Chairman of the Scientific Board, Tinnitus & Hearing Foundation Charité
Professor for Experimental ENT Science, ENT Clinic, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany
Members
EUTINNET members
The network currently has 11 member organisations from Europe. Together they help to promote the exchange of experience and to advance research projects. New members are welcome.
For more information, please click on the respective logo.
United Kingdom
The Netherlands
The Netherlands
Switzerland
Germany
Austria
Belgium
France
Italy
Germany
Denmark
Study
About the web-based database
This study aims to provide information about the relationship between tinnitus, hyperacusis and other comorbidities, such as stress, anxiety and depression. This is done by comparing the data of affected persons entered via the two tinnitus questionnaires and three further comorbidity questionnaires.
In the long term, a longitudinal data follow-up is planned to include further survey results in the database.
The six questionnaires
The socio-demographic questions ask for specific characteristics about the person, which are important in order to be able to carry out the scientific evaluation of the subsequent surveys on tinnitus, hyperacusis as well as stress, anxiety and depression in a more differentiated way and to derive the correct scientific results and findings per group.
The Mini-Tinnitus Questionnaire (Mini-TF12) provides information about the intensity with which the tinnitus influences your feelings and attitudes.
The aim of the Tinnitus Impairment Questionnaire (TBF12) is to give you, as a person affected, the opportunity to state concrete difficulties and impairments that you personally experience due to your ringing in the ears.
The Mini Hyperacusis Questionnaire (Mini-HQ9) asks about discomfort you experience from external noises of any kind. The aim is to find out if your noise hypersensitivity has any influence on your feelings, behaviour or attitude.
The Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ9) is used to determine your subjective perception, evaluation and processing of stress factors, because the subjective feeling of stress is one of the decisive factors for the course of various diseases and disorders.
Finally, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) measures various forms of anxiety and depression in patients with physical illnesses or (possibly psychogenic) physical complaints.
Who is the study aimed at?
The survey is aimed at people in Europe who suffer from tinnitus and/or hyperacusis and who are willing to provide information about related concomitant diseases and impairments as part of a Europe-wide survey.
Why is your participation important?
The more people participate in the Europe-wide study, the more data can be collected and analysed by the EUTINNET Scientific Board. The results should provide new insights to improve diagnostic possibilities as well as therapeutic and medical treatment options.
If you have any questions about the Europe-wide data collection within the framework of the present study, please contact:
Dr. med. Eberhard Biesinger, Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology, Coordination EUTINNET
E-Mail: info@eutinnet.org
News
EUTINNET: New Webinar starting 2025
We cordially invite you to a new webinar series on the topic of “Tinnitus – from research to clinical practice”. Leading scientists will present their research findings and talk about their relevance for the treatment of those suffering from tinnitus. This will be followed by a Q&A session.
The planned dates:
23.01.2025, 6 pm: Dr Christopher Cederroth
10.04.2025, 6 pm: Dr Lukas Landegger
11.09.2025, 6 pm: N.N.
06.11.2024, 6 pm: Dr Elouise Koops
The new format is aimed at physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, physiotherapists, sufferers and other people with an interest in tinnitus research. Further information on the topics of the lectures and the link for registration will follow at the beginning of January 2025.
Research Prize 2024 awarded in Berlin
For the sixth time since 2019, the German Foundation Tinnitus & Hearing Charité has awarded its Research Prize Tinnitus & Hearing for outstanding scientific work. Scientists from five European countries applied for the award in 2024. This year, the jury chose the renowned scientist Prof. Dr. Pim van Dijk, expert in medical physics and Professor of Audiology at the Graduate School of Medicine at the University of Groningen (NL). His research focuses primarily on the mechanisms of the inner ear and the neurophysiology of tinnitus. Together with his cooperation partners, he applied for funding for a neuroscientific study investigating whether tinnitus in humans is linked to abnormal GABA-ergic inhibition – this work could clarify how phantom noise occurs, shed light on the connection between stress and tinnitus and improve treatment options for patients. This year’s 10,000 euro award was donated by EUTINNET member Deutsche Tinnitus-Liga e. V. (DTL) – with around 11,000 members, the largest non-profit self-help organization for patients with tinnitus, sudden hearing loss, hyperacusis and Menière’s disease in Europe.
Welcome to EUTINNET, the European Tinnitus Network
As a member, you join a diverse group of tinnitus and hearing loss organizations from across Europe, all focused on improving awareness, sharing research, and supporting those affected by tinnitus and related conditions. By connecting with experts, researchers, and patient communities, you contribute to advancing treatment options and fostering collaboration across borders. Your involvement helps to strengthen the network’s mission of promoting knowledge transfer and improving the quality of life for those impacted by tinnitus.
Our News on social media:
We regularly post interesting news from the EUTINNET network, dates and other highlights on the topics of tinnitus, hearing, hearing impairments as well as diagnosis and treatment methods on the social media channels of the Foundation Tinnitus and Hearing Charité:
