Vestibular rehabilitation with visual stimulation for dizziness and balance issues
Application of Vestibular Rehabilitation Incorporated With Optokinetic Stimulation in Virtual Reality Environment in Patients With Peripheral Vestibular Dysfunction
NA · National Cheng Kung University · NCT05002374
This study is testing if adding visual exercises to regular balance training can help people with dizziness and balance problems feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Cheng Kung University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Tainan) |
| Trial ID | NCT05002374 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of combining vestibular rehabilitation with optokinetic stimulation for patients suffering from peripheral vestibular dysfunction. The approach aims to enhance traditional vestibular exercises by incorporating visual stimuli that simulate real-world environments, potentially improving the adaptation of the vestibulo-ocular reflex. Patients will engage in exercises designed to provoke symptoms, which may lead to better outcomes in managing dizziness and balance issues. The study seeks to clarify the optimal treatment parameters for this combined approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with peripheral vestibular dysfunction who experience symptoms like dizziness or imbalance for more than four weeks.
Not a fit: Patients with central nervous system involvement or those experiencing fluctuating symptoms, such as Meniere's disease, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve balance and reduce dizziness in patients with peripheral vestibular dysfunction.
How similar studies have performed: While vestibular rehabilitation is established, the combination with optokinetic stimulation is a novel approach that has not been extensively tested in previous studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosed as peripheral vestibular dysfunction with bithermal caloric irrigation * having one or more of the following subjective complains for longer than four weeks: vertigo/dizziness, disequilibrium, gait instability or motion sensitivity Exclusion Criteria: * central nervous system involvement * active or poorly controlled migraine (more than one severe migraine a month) * fluctuating symptoms e.g. Meniere's disease * active benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) * have previous vestibular rehabilitation * inability to attend sessions * other medical conditions in the acute phase e.g. orthopaedic injury
Where this trial is running
Tainan
- Department of Physical Therapy — Tainan, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Pei-Yun Lee, PhD — National Cheng Kung University
- Study coordinator: Pei-Yun Lee, PhD
- Email: peiyunlee@mail.ncku.edu.tw
- Phone: 886-6-2353535
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.
Conditions: Rehabilitation