Web-based Rehab After Acute Vertigo (NCT05056324) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Web-based Rehab After Acute Vertigo
Sweden184 participantsStarted 2021-10-01
Plain-language summary
Acute onset vertigo is common and entails much suffering with persisting symptoms at 3 months after onset in up to half of those afflicted. Vestibular rehabilitation to aid recovery is not readily available. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects on vertigo symptoms of a 6-week online vestibular rehabilitation tool compared with standard care (written instructions leaflet) after acute onset vertigo.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥18 years old; and
* The subject has given written consent to participate in the study; and
* New acute onset dizziness or vertigo since ≥24 hours with pathological spontaneous or gaze-evoked nystagmus (i.e. an acute vestibular syndrome, AVS). The nystagmus as described above must be present at investigation between 24 hours and 7 days from onset, spontaneously, gaze-evoked or head-shake evoked and documented; and
* Screening and inclusion within 7 days of onset of continuous symptoms; and
* Symptomatic at inclusion
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pre-existing vestibular disease or neurological disease anticipated to affect the ability to participate in the study or the effect of the intervention. N.B: Recurring AVS with no set diagnosis before inclusion is accepted, as is past transient neurological diseases such as TIA or migraine; or
* Inability to use the online rehabilitation tool, e.g. due to not having access to a computer, tablet or smartphone, not having access to the internet or lacking in experience with such tools; or
* Mental inability, reluctance or language difficulties that result in difficulty understanding the meaning of study participation; or
* Medical and/or physical contraindications to making the required head movements (e.g. vertebral dissection) or otherwise participating in the training and testing exercises or data collection; or
* Medication or other substance intake which can affect the ability to participate in the study or the rel…
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
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The between group mean Vertigo Symptom Scale Short Form (VSS-SF) score difference