Effects of Oculomotor Exercises for Non-Traumatic Cervical Dizziness

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

In this randomized trial, participants with chronic non-specific neck-related dizziness were assigned to either routine neck exercises or a regimen that added oculomotor exercises and manual myofascial techniques. Over six weeks, outcomes such as pain, neck range of motion, proprioception, and dizziness-related disability were measured. The group receiving oculomotor exercises and manual therapy showed greater improvements across multiple domains compared with routine exercises. These findings suggest that incorporating eye-movement training and manual neck therapy may improve rehabilitation results for cervical dizziness due to non-traumatic causes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Both Males and Females
* Age between 20 and 40 years with nontraumatic cervical dizziness.
* Patients experiencing symptoms of cervicogenic dizziness for at least 3 months (chronic cervicogenic dizziness)
* Patients having a Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) score greater than or equal to 3
* Patient with positive Flexion Rotation Test (FRT)
* Cervical Torsion Test
* Patients have never received oculomotor exercises and SNAGS before.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of trauma or recent surgery to the head, face, neck, or chest.
* Diagnosis of central vertigo (e.g., brainstem or cerebellar pathology).
* Presence of vestibular-origin vertigo, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
* Triage (Patients with traumatic cervical spine injury, Cervical arterial dysfunction and central vestibular disorders
* Inability to perform exercises (e.g., due to cervical fracture)

Where it's running

• Independent Hospital
  Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Saba Rafiq, PhD — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, PhD
• Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: 03324390125

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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.