Transcranial Vibrating System for Improving Vestibular Physical Therapy (NCT03795168) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Transcranial Vibrating System for Improving Vestibular Physical Therapy
Stopped: Study center closed down
United States1 participantsStarted 2019-01-01
Plain-language summary
This research study aims to determine whether low-frequency transcranial vibrations can act as a possible treatment for the dizziness and nausea often associated with vestibular physical therapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 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:
* reluctant or unable to perform a full session of vestibular physical therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of head injury within the last six months or currently suffering the effects of a head injury (i.e. concussion or traumatic brain injury)
* Presence of severe aphasia.
* History of diagnosed neuropsychiatric disorders (e.g. hypochondriasis, major depression, schizophrenia).
* Documented neurodegenerative disorders.
* Pregnancy Female candidates will be asked to take a pregnancy test first and will have to make a informed decision to participate based on the results of the pregnancy test.
* History of Cerebrovascular disorders.
* History of ear operation other than myringotomy and tube placement in the past.
* Systemic disorders to include chronic renal failure, cirrhosis of the liver, autoimmune disease, heart disease, lung disease, or severe arthritis.
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
Change in duration of the vestibular physical therapy exercise session
Timeframe: up to 30 minutes
2
Change in dizziness index
Timeframe: Questionaire immediately after the end of physical therapy exercise
3
Change in balance
Timeframe: During first and last vestibular physical therapy visit; expected duration maximum 10 minutes