Using video technology to improve understanding of balance recovery after vestibular loss
Official title: Video-oculography: A novel approach towards clinical markers of vestibular function and recovery
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10980716 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a special eye-tracking technology can help doctors understand how well people with balance problems are recovering and what strategies they’re using to cope, so they can make rehab treatments even better for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $693,259 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DC021186-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10980716 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing balance issues or dizziness due to vestibular dysfunction.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with vestibular disorders who are not experiencing significant symptoms or those who have already fully recovered may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how video-oculography (VOG) can provide objective measures of vestibular function and recovery in patients who have experienced vestibular loss. By analyzing eye movements during head motion, the study aims to identify specific patterns that indicate how well a patient is recovering and which sensory strategies they are using to compensate for their balance issues. This approach seeks to enhance current rehabilitation methods by providing clinicians with better tools to assess and predict patient outcomes. Ultimately, the goal is to improve the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation therapy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective rehabilitation strategies for patients with vestibular disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using objective measures for vestibular function, but this specific approach using video-oculography is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schubert, Michael C — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Schubert, Michael C
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.