Discover tinniwell,
a world first for tinnitus patients.
tinniwell
for tinnitus relief at home
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Resaphene Suisse AG developed the tinniwell as a wellness device for home use, to be used independently of doctors and to promote the relaxation of tinnitus sufferers. The tinniwell can determine personal tinnitus frequency and suppress this frequency by emitting “anti-noise”, or play individually-filtered music to promote relaxation.
FREQUENCY DETECTION
Just like your ENT doctor, tinniwell uses a tone generator to produce a range of sound frequencies which can be regulated either upwards or downwards in volume until you hear the sound. The built-in ANC technology now allows simple frequency detection at home. Tiny microphones inside the headphones pick up background noise and cancel it out using “anti-noise”. This allows tinnitus-tone detection without interference from background noise.
Music
Frequency detection forms the basis for treating tinnitus with frequency-filtered music, thus achieving maximum relaxation. The identified frequency is filtered out of individually-selectable music and passed on to the headphones. Clinical studies at the University of Münster confirm the effectiveness of frequency-filtered music in tinnitus therapy.
WARMTH
One cause of tinnitus symptoms is the constriction of blood vessels. tinniwell patented in-ear headphones offer the possibility of heat treatment in the outer and middle ear. Due to the large number of local nerve-endings, this creates a physical and psychological relaxation effect. The warmth provided promotes blood circulation in the ear, eventually leading to tinnitus relief.
ANC HEADPHONES
Tinnitus frequency detection forms a basis for further treatment by means of frequency-filtered music and for the suppression of tinnitus. However, the detection of the tinnitus frequency requires absolute quiet, which can be achieved by the use of so-called ANC headphones. The headphones supplied feature ANC technology and are optimised for use with the tinniwell system, allowing accurate and convenient measurement and adjustment in the home.
How ANC technology works
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In-Ear Headphones
Our specially-developed in-ear headphones are conceived for everyday use. They are constructed of heat-conductive material which allows heat treatment through direct contact. The temperature can easily be adjusted to suit the ears at any time – even during ongoing heat treatment. Silicone ear-buds provide an optimal fit for all users.
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No machine can replace a visit to the doctor. Tinnitus can have both physical and psychological causes and must always be discussed with a doctor.
TINNITUS IS EVERYWHERE
In Germany alone, 11 million people suffer from tinnitus, an auditory phenomenon that is perceived in addition to ambient noise heard by the ears. This phenomenon, which is often described as a humming, whistling, hissing, whirring or crackling noise, is created by an auditory malfunction.
Although tinnitus can also exist as mono-symptomatic disease, it frequently occurs in connection with another ear disease. Many tinnitus sufferers feel restricted in their everyday lives: side effects such as insomnia, anxiety and depression often lead to permanent deterioration of the quality of life.
Previous methods of treatment
Various treatments are offered for tinnitus relief, such as behavioural therapeutic approaches, medicinal therapies and magnetic and electrical methods of brain stimulation. However, no scientifically-proven evidence is available with regard to the effectiveness of most of these therapeutic measures.
Other types of treatment also usually require a visit to an ENT doctor or other therapeutic practices.
HOW THE TINNIWELL SYSTEM WORKS
Scientific study by Dr. Johannes Ebbers, published in issue 06/2018 of CO.med magazine.
Since subjective tinnitus is caused by nerve cell hyperactivity, tinniwell tinnitus therapy takes advantage of one of the most remarkable abilities of the human brain: so-called neuroplasticity. Healthy surrounding areas of the brain are stimulated, thus exploiting the effect of lateral inhibition: the targeted stimulation of adjacent nerve cells which allow a spectrum of perception outside that of tinnitus inhibits the activity of the cells responsible for the tinnitus frequency.
The efficacy of this therapeutic approach has been confirmed in clinical trials by the University of Münster. Internal surveys of patients with chronic decompensated tinnitus who used the tinniwell system daily for a period of four weeks showed a relief in symptoms averaging 54.1%.
The company
Resaphene Suisse AG
Resaphene Suisse AG is a highly-innovative Swiss high-tech company. The development of new products at Resaphene Suisse AG provides a long-term basis for helping people with innovative devices and making their everyday lives more comfortable. The aim of our ambitious and innovative projects is not only to continually develop our knowledge: we strive to achieve cross-industry technological advances. Our highly-qualified employees are our greatest asset and the key to our success.