Acceptance and Commitment Therapy With Vestibular Rehabilitation for Chronic Dizziness (NCT03029949) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy With Vestibular Rehabilitation for Chronic Dizziness
Japan66 participantsStarted 2017-04-25
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of group acceptance and commitment therapy with vestibular rehabilitation for chronic dizziness, in comparison with self-treatment vestibular rehabilitation in addition to clinical management.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 64 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (diagnosed by the diagnostic guideline of ICD-11 beta version at Dec. 2016)
* Existing handicap due to dizziness (DHI equal to or more than 16)
* Written consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Vertigo/dizziness/unsteadiness by organic brain diseases, diagnosed by neuro-otologist
* Vertigo/dizziness/unsteadiness explained by only organic cause or drug, diagnosed by neuro-otologist
* Physical status inappropriate for psychotherapy or vestibular rehabilitation
* Current psychiatric disorder other than anxiety disorders, somatic symptom disorder, or illness anxiety disorder (DSM-5), diagnosed by psychiatrist
* History of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder diagnosed by psychiatrist
* Increased risk of suicide or self-harm diagnosed by psychiatrist
* Started or increased SSRI/Venlafaxine within 1 month before treatment
* Any cognitive behavioral therapy or vestibular rehabilitation except this study
* Otological surgery or device therapy for dizziness
* Insufficient understanding of the Japanese language
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
1
Handicap due to dizziness
Timeframe: Post-treatment and 1, 3, and 6 months after treatment (The time point of primary interest is 3 months after treatment.)