Bimodal Stimulation for the Treatment of Tinnitus

Sound stimulation combined with electrical vagus or trigeminal nerve stimulation has shown to modulate tinnitus-related brain plasticity. Sound stimulation paired with electrical nerve stimulation, also referred to as bimodal stimulation, has become an exciting new avenue for the treatment of tinnitus. This chapter discusses preclinical and clinical evidence for efficacy of bimodal stimulation treatments of tinnitus, the potential mechanisms of action involved, and the strengths and weakness of the different approaches.