Oxford Professor Explains How Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation Might Silence Tinnitus

Meet the recipient of our very first research grant, Dr. Cleveland from the University of Oxford. Our audience asked him and project advisor Dr. Will Sedley a ton of questions about "transcranial ultrasound stimulation" and how targeting this stimulation at deep brain regions might silence tinnitus. Support Tinnitus Quest to fund more cutting-edge research: 👉 https://tinnitusquest.com 00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:08 Grant Project Recap 02:40 Meet the Researchers 07:09 Robin's Ultrasound Journey 09:19 Will's Tinnitus Path 11:52 Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration 16:10 Defining Neuromodulation 21:34 What Success Looks Like 27:18 Audience Q&A Begins 28:08 Targeting and Study Phases 32:20 Why These Brain Targets 38:57 Can You Hear the Ultrasound 42:38 Will It Help All Tinnitus 44:21 Tinnitus Types and Eligibility 46:03 Tracking Subtypes and Data 47:02 Severity Range and Goals 48:56 Brainstem Targets and Safety 51:26 Hyperacusis and MRI 54:20 Brain Atlas Explained 57:38 Nudge Collaboration and Funding 01:02:07 Measuring Tinnitus Outcomes 01:03:23 Trial Timeline and Selection 01:09:14 Phase One Visit Schedule 01:10:25 Ultrasound Sound and Earplugs 01:12:01 Visual Snow and Shared Mechanisms 01:15:31 Sound Therapy and Combining Treatments 01:18:53 Final Thanks and Wrap Up