Oto Health

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NHS Problem

Tinnitus affects 1-in-7 people, significantly impacts quality-of-life and takes up over a milion GP appointments each year. This costs the NHS £750 million and the UK economy £2.7 billion in lost productivity. The waiting time to access tinnitus therapy can be over 6 months. NICE recommends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as the first-line treatment for tinnitus however there is a lack of national services and where available are centralised around tertiary in-city centres. Instead, Tinnitus-Retraining Therapy is delivered which has low-quality evidence and is not recommended by NICE. Accessible treatment is essential. 

The Solution

Oto is a mobile app that delivers CBT to help people tune out tinnitus. It addresses the challenge of accessing affordable tinnitus care. Designed to mimic face-to-face therapy. has supported over 10.000 users, earning over 1,000 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars. Backed by a patient-randomised controlled trial of 200 participants, Oto is a high-evidence, accessible and immediate solution for those suffering from tinnitus. Oto can reduce clinical visits, potentially saving £183 million by addressing tinnitus cases. Additionally, digital therapy could reduce costly referrals, improve accessibility for underserved areas, and handle large patient volumes, allowing specialists to focus on complex cases. 

Impact

  • Over 100,000 downloads worldwide
  • Over 10,000 users 
  • Over 1,000 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars