Using virtual reality to improve exercises for dizziness disorders
Dose of Vestibular Rehabilitation Required for Clinical Improvements in Individuals With Vestibular Hypofunction.
This study is testing whether virtual reality exercises can help people with dizziness disorders feel better compared to regular exercises.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 105 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 74 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | George Washington University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Washington, District of Columbia) |
| Trial ID | NCT04851184 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research aims to determine the optimal exercise dose needed to alleviate symptoms in individuals with vestibular disorders using virtual reality (VR) technology. The study will compare VR-based vestibular exercises to traditional methods and assess exercise performance outcomes against healthy controls. By utilizing a wireless VR device, the researchers can control visual stimuli during exercises, potentially making them more comfortable and effective for participants. The study addresses a significant gap in understanding the specific exercise requirements for improving vestibular function.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with known or suspected vestibular dysfunction and healthy volunteers without dizziness for comparison.
Not a fit: Patients with recent concussions, neurological diseases, or other specified medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective rehabilitation strategies for patients suffering from dizziness and balance issues.
How similar studies have performed: While there is emerging evidence supporting vestibular rehabilitation, the specific use of VR in this context is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Known or suspected vestibular dysfunction * Healthy volunteers without dizziness to serve as healthy control subjects Exclusion Criteria: * Previous cerebrovacular accident (stroke) * Reported neurologic or oculuomotor disease * Taking of medications that affect the vestibular or oculomotor system. * Current symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional hypofunction * Concussion occuring less than 7 days prior to enrollment in this study * Currently pregnant, or plan to become pregnant during the timeline of the study * Chronic kidney disease * COPD * Known coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy * immunocompromised state from a solid organ transplant * Severe Obesity as defined by BMI of greater than or equal to 40 kg/m2 * Sickle cell disease
Where this trial is running
Washington, District of Columbia
- The George Washington University, Department of Health, Human Function and Rehabilitation Science — Washington, District of Columbia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Karen Goodman, DPT — The George Washington University
- Study coordinator: Karen Goodman, DPT
- Email: karengoodman@gwu.edu
- Phone: 2029940705
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.