> they have never shown and efficacy The introduction alone cites 12 other human / animal studies. I don't see why this paper necessarily contradicts your hyp

> they have never shown and efficacy The introduction alone cites 12 other human / animal studies. I don't see why this paper necessarily contradicts your hypothesis (setting aside the fact that evidence of surgery curing tinnitus is not present at the link you included). In fact, later in your link: > “The idea that one day, researchers might be able to bring back the missing sound to the brain and, perhaps, reduce its hyperactivity in conjunction with retraining, definitely brings the hope of a cure closer to reality,” Maison added.