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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) in Nursing Homes: Treatment Efficacy and Impact on Balance, Gait and Falls

Belgium100 participantsStarted 2020-10-15

Plain-language summary

BPPV is a benign condition of the balance organ, localized in the inner ear, in which calcium crystals loosen up and move freely in the endolymphatic fluid of the inner ear (more specifically in the semi-circular canals). During certain posture changes or head movements, these moving calcium crystals cause dizziness and balance problems. The general objective of the study is to evaluate the impact of BPPV on the balance of older adults in nursing homes. For this purpose, we will compare the balance of residents with BPPV with residents without BPPV. Furthermore, we will identify the impact of treatment on balance problems and fall risk in older adults in nursing homes.

Who can participate

Age range

65 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: * Institutionalized for at least 3 months * Willing to participate * Able to understand simple instructions * Able to stand independently for 10 seconds (with the use of a walking aid) Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of progressive neurological conditions resulting in a fast deterioration (i.e. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or residents with palliative care) * Participation in a rehabilitation program at the current time for a pathology of less than 6 months * Contra-indication for vestibular testing such as heart failure or fear

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

The presence of BPPV

Timeframe: Baseline

The presence of BPPV

Timeframe: Month 1

The presence of BPPV

Timeframe: Month 3

The presence of BPPV

Timeframe: Month 6

The presence of BPPV

Timeframe: Month 12

Dizziness Handicap Inventory

Timeframe: Baseline

Dizziness Handicap Inventory

Timeframe: Month 1

Dizziness Handicap Inventory

Timeframe: Month 3

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05013671

SponsorHasselt University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-31

Contact for this trial

Joke Spildooren, prof. dr.

+32 11 26 91 78 joke.spildooren@uhasselt.be

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

65 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.

What they're measuring

The presence of BPPV

Timeframe: Baseline

The presence of BPPV

Timeframe: Month 1

The presence of BPPV

Timeframe: Month 3

The presence of BPPV

Timeframe: Month 6

The presence of BPPV

Timeframe: Month 12

Dizziness Handicap Inventory

Timeframe: Baseline

Dizziness Handicap Inventory

Timeframe: Month 1

Dizziness Handicap Inventory

Timeframe: Month 3