Effectiveness of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (… (NCT01529151) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effectiveness of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) in Individuals With Vertigo
United States26 participantsStarted 2012-01
Plain-language summary
Western University of Health Sciences is seeking men and women to participate in a study on the effectiveness of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) in patients with vertigo. The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of OMT in the treatment of individuals with vertigo, alone and in combination with Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT). Because of the health care costs associated with vertigo, the cost effectiveness of OMT and VRT will also be examined.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 79 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Symptoms of dizziness or a diagnosis of vertigo for longer than 3 months duration
* Able to tolerate 30 minutes of sitting and standing
* Able to transfer from sitting to standing and move independently
* Able tolerate manual therapy and exercise
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe traumatic injury
* Bleeding disorders and anticoagulation (Coumadin) therapy
* Currently receiving VRT, vision therapy, or manual medicine (OMT, Chiropractic, etc.) or received manual medicine within the past three months
* Down syndrome
* Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
* Endolymphatic Hydrops
* Legal blindness in one or both eyes
* Menieres disease
* Neurological conditions (including Peripheral Neuropathy, Stroke, traumatic brain injury, cerebral aneurysm, and Multiple Sclerosis)
* Rheumatoid Arthritis
* Spinal trauma or history of cervical spine surgery
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change from Baseline in Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) at 1 week
Timeframe: Baseline to 1 week
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Change from Baseline in Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) at 3 weeks
Timeframe: Baseline to 3 weeks
3
Change from Baseline in Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) at 12 weeks
Timeframe: Baseline to 12 weeks
4
Change from Baseline in Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP) at 1 week
Timeframe: Baseline to 1 week
5
Change from Baseline in Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP) at 3 weeks
Timeframe: Baseline to 3 weeks
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Change from Baseline in Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP) at 12 weeks