Overview

A 2024 comprehensive review and meta-analysis evaluated cognitive and psychological outcomes associated with tinnitus across multiple cohorts.

Key Findings

• Tinnitus was associated with reduced attention, memory, and learning performance in multiple studies.
• The review confirmed increased rates of anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption among affected participants.
• An elevated risk signal for dementia was reported, with stronger effects in older adults.

Clinical Takeaway

Early tinnitus management and risk-factor control may help reduce downstream cognitive and psychological burden.