Tinnitus is defined as a sound perception without any external acoustic source. Chronic tinnitus is a frequent condition that can affect the quality of life.So far, no causal treatment for tinnitus has been documented. Most pharmacological and psychosomatic treatments aim to reduce the impact of tinnitus on quality of life,which will be improving the adaptability of patients.In further research of the pathophysiological mechanism of tinnitus occurrence and maintenance, a variety of neuromodulation interventions have been developed, designed and showing promising results. The purpose of this review is to provide a brief and updated overview of different neuromodulatory methods in tinnitus research from a large number of recent literatures.