KEY INSIGHTS FROM THE III WORLD TINNITUS CONGRESS AND XIV INTERNATIONAL TINNITUS SEMINAR: TOWARD STRATIFIED AND MULTIMODAL TINNITUS CARE

The 2025 World Tinnitus Congress (WTC) and XIV International Tinnitus Seminar (ITS), held in Warsaw, Poland, brought together leading researchers and clinicians to share the latest advances in tinnitus and hyperacusis care. This article reviews key developments presented at the conference and explores the implications for research and clinical practice. Major themes included progress in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), neurophysiological mechanisms, somatosensory modulation, pharmacology, and digital health interventions. Highlights included validated paediatric assessment tools, stratified pharmacotherapy, and precision surgery for pulsatile tinnitus. Presentations underscored the expanding role of tele-audiology and digital self-help platforms, reflecting a shift toward decentralised and personalised care. The need for biomarker-guided trials, improved patient stratification, and wider access to psychological therapies are priorities for both research and clinical delivery.