CompletedNot Applicable

Assessment and Treatment of Patients With Long-term Dizziness in Primary Care

Norway107 participantsStarted 2015-10

Plain-language summary

Brief Summary: The purpose of the present study is to examine the effects of a Group based intervention consisting of vestibular rehabilitation (VR) combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in patients with long--lasting vestibular dizziness. The study also aims to describe sociodemographic, physical and psychological characteristics in the patients, and to examine prognostic factors related to functional status and disability following participation in the intervention. Prior to the RCT, a feasibility study will be conducted to examine the feasibility of the study protocol.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * The dizziness is provoked or aggravated by head movements, more than 3 months duration og symptoms, the dizziness started acute, understand Norwegian Exclusion Criteria: * Dizziness no longer a problem, other known reasons, than vestibular, for the dizziness (neurological, psychological, or cancer), fluctuating vestibular disease (e.g, ménières disease), scheduled for treatment of/ have had treatment for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo within one month,conditions where fast head movements are contraindicated (e.g. osteoporosis of the neck, whiplash associated injuries), participated in group therapy for dizziness within the past year, unable to attend test and treatment locations

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?

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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

Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI)

Timeframe: 3 min

6 m walking test preferred velocity

Timeframe: 5 min

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02655575

SponsorBergen University College

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-05-31

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