Resting-state functional connectivity and local activity differences across bothersome and non-bothersome tinnitus phenotypes - Summary - MDSpire

Resting-state functional connectivity and local activity differences across bothersome and non-bothersome tinnitus phenotypes

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  • Yongpeng Li

  • Lu Peng

  • Ying Lan

  • Binyu Mo

  • Shihua Yin

  • June 11, 2026

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Objective:

To characterize resting-state functional differences across clinically defined bothersome tinnitus (BT), non-bothersome tinnitus (NBT), and hospital-based non-tinnitus control groups, focusing on imaging differences related to tinnitus phenotype.

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • Significant group differences in functional connectivity between BT and NBT were observed, particularly in the left ACC/mOFC cluster.
    • Lower ReHo values were found in NBT compared to both BT and controls.
    • fALFF analyses indicated region-specific differences across multiple brain regions, with consistent differences between BT and NBT.
    • No significant correlations between FC and ReHo within the BT group were found, and no associations between imaging indices and clinical measures survived FDR correction.
    Interpretation:

    The findings suggest phenotype-related functional differences between BT and NBT, highlighting the need for further exploration of these imaging features.

    Limitations:
    • The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences.
    • The sample size may restrict the generalizability of the findings to broader populations.
    Conclusion:

    The study reveals functional differences in resting-state measures between tinnitus phenotypes, indicating the need for further exploration of these imaging features.

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