WAVES for Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (NCT04612010) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnEarly Phase 1
WAVES for Mal de Debarquement Syndrome
Stopped: Hypothesis change
0Started 2023-03-01
Plain-language summary
This study will be recruiting individuals with Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS), a disorder caused by entrainment to oscillating motion that leads to persistent oscillating vertigo. The typical triggers for MdDS are sea and air travel. Prior studies on MdDS have shown that functional connectivity measured by both EEG and fMRI decreases when symptoms of MdDS improve. This study seeks to use asynchronous visual and auditory stimulation provided through a smart-phone app (WAVES) administered through virtual reality goggles to modulate the vertigo in MdDS with the hypothesis that these stimuli can desynchronize functional connectivity.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 1\. Persistent oscillating vertigo that occurs within 48-hours of disembarking from a moving vessel such as a boat, car, or plane, 2. Symptoms improve with exposure to passive motion, 3. No other cause for symptoms after evaluation by a neurologist or otolaryngologist.
Exclusion Criteria:
* 1\. History of epilepsy. 2. Structural brain injury such as stroke, brain tumor, or confluent white matter lesions. 3. Unstable medical or psychiatric condition. 4. Pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study duration. 5. Not able to comply with all study procedures.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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