A groundbreaking preclinical study conducted by Erlangen University Hospital and AudioCure Pharmaceuticals has demonstrated the potential of novel compound AC102 to significantly alleviate tinnitus symptoms while repairing damaged auditory structures. The research was published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Erlangen University Hospital and AudioCure Pharmaceuticals’ probe into AC102 reveals that a single administration of the compound nearly eliminated tinnitus in animal models while simultaneously restoring crucial synaptic connections between inner ear sensory cells and the auditory nerve — damage which researchers hypothesize may underlie tinnitus development.

In controlled experiments comparing AC102 treatment against placebo following acoustic trauma, the active compound group showed dramatic symptom reduction within five weeks alongside preserved neural connectivity. These findings represent a potential paradigm shift in the management of tinnitus symptoms.

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