Adding Brandt-Daroff exercises to the GANS maneuver for BPPV dizziness and quality of life

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a non-blinded, randomized controlled trial enrolling 30 adults (18–60 years) with diagnosed BPPV and a positive Dix‑Hallpike test at Foundation University College of Physical Therapy in Islamabad. Participants will be randomized to receive either the GANS maneuver alone or the GANS maneuver plus Brandt‑Daroff exercises delivered over six weeks with two 40‑minute sessions per week. Outcomes include changes in the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) and the Vestibular Activities and Participation (VAP) measure measured at baseline and after the intervention. The trial focuses on whether the adjunctive exercise program adds benefit beyond the repositioning maneuver alone.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed Patients of Benign Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV)
* Age between 18-60
* Acute and Chronic BPPV Patients
* Positive Dix-Hallpike Test
* DHI Scale: Mild-Severe (0-100)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a history of vestibular surgery or cochlear
* Patients with a history of seizures or epilepsy
* Patients with a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
* Patients with a history of severe head injury or concussion within the past year
* No other vestibular disorders or conditions that may affect balance (e.g., Meniere's disease, labyrinthitis
* No musculoskeletal or neurological conditions that may affect balance (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease)

Where it's running

• Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
  Islamabad, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Rabia Ejaz, DPT
• Email: rabiaejaz57@gmail.com
• Phone: +92 3145281989

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.