Lori Lonczak

USA, Stratify and Coach, ELab/WCBA/ABCT, USA
Title : Lipoflavonoid Benefits in Patients with Tinnitus

Abstract

Background: Otolaryngologists are regularly presented with patients experiencing tinnitus who seek treatment to help with resuming active and productive lives. Lemon bioflavonoid complexes are known to be safe nutritional supplements; however, data on patient satisfaction are limited.
Objectives: The primary objectives were to better understand symptom severity reduction, symptom improvement, and patient satisfaction when lemon bioflavonoid complexes are taken at the recommended dose and duration of treatment. 
Methods: The silent study was conducted from January 2017 to January 2018, with 504 otolaryngologists from six states, identified from a purchased list. Each physician provided a free, 500-caplet sample of lipo-flavonoid®, a lemon bioflavonoid complex, to three patients who experienced tinnitus and completed a survey detailing demographics and symptoms. In total, 719 patients received the sample; 51 patients completed a baseline symptom assessment and five surveys over 10 weeks. IRB approval was deemed unnecessary and the study was overseen by a practicing otolaryngologist. Statistical analysis was conducted on the reduction of symptom severity and symptom improvement over 10-weeks.
Results: Bothersome ness of ringing or other noises in the ear(s) was reduced by 32% and patients reported a 55% improvement of all symptoms, which correlated with product satisfaction. Patient satisfaction scores were strong: 33% extremely satisfied, 49% somewhat satisfied, and 18% not satisfied. Compliance was high, with 86% of participants taking the product as directed for 60 days. The top reasons for physician recommendations (>30%) were positive clinical experience (71%), good safety profile (66%), supported by data for over 50 years (37%), and efficacy (35%).
Implications for practice: These data support use of this lemon bioflavonoid complex for symptoms of tinnitus, for 60 days (and beyond for those who benefit) to provide the best chance of relief. For clinicians looking for a safe beneficial intervention for patients, lemon bioflavonoid is a good first-line option.

Biography

Lori is a pharmacist who also has an MBA; both degrees from Rutgers University.  Over 20 years of her career was at Johnson and Johnson, in various commercial and strategic roles, including senior leadership roles. Prior to J&J, she worked in retail pharmacy and as a clinical oncology pharmacist. Currently, she has a healthcare consulting business and also serves as a healthcare business coach at ELab/WCBA/ABCT (entrepreneur incubators) in New York and Connecticut. She currently serves on the board of JET Worldwide and is an advisor to iHealthScreen, both start-up healthcare companies.