In research into the possible causes of tinnitus, the search for any genetic predispositions is of particular importance.

In this pilot study, families whose members suffered or currently suffer from tinnitus in previous generations and currently were identified and examined. The aim was to identify the genes that may be causative for the disease in order to decisively improve the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of tinnitus through this research project.

The study was conducted by an international research group led by Prof. Dr. Birgit Mazurek, ENT Molecular Biology Research Laboratory – Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin.

The German Foundation Tinnitus and Hearing Charité thanks the donors for funding the project over a period of two years (2015-2016). Link to project summary to follow.