Validation of a new method for measuring balance responses in patients with vertigo
Validation of a Simultaneous Ocular/Cervical VEMP With Mastoid Vibration by B250
This study tests a new way to measure balance in people with vertigo by using a special device to see if it works better than the old method.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Region Stockholm Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Stockholm) |
| Trial ID | NCT05889676 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to validate a new protocol that allows for the simultaneous recording of cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (cVEMP and oVEMP) in patients experiencing vertigo. By using a bone transducer (B250) to apply mastoid vibration, the study compares this new method with the traditional separate recordings of cVEMP and oVEMP. The goal is to improve the efficiency and accuracy of balance assessments in dizzy patients attending a specialized balance laboratory.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients experiencing dizziness who are attending a balance laboratory.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance diagnostic capabilities for vertigo, leading to better-targeted treatments for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have not been widely reported, making this a potentially novel investigation.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: -) dizzy patients attending the balance laboratory - Exclusion Criteria: -) age \< 18 years old
Where this trial is running
Stockholm
- Karolinska University Hospital, Hearing and Balance Unit — Stockholm, Sweden (Recruiting)
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.