The CAVA Multicentre Dizziness Trial (NCT05984901) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The CAVA Multicentre Dizziness Trial
United Kingdom4 participantsStarted 2022-04-01
Plain-language summary
The CAVA trial is a diagnostic accuracy multicentre device trial which aims to quantify the extent to which the CAVA system can differentiate three common inner-ear causes of dizziness: Ménière's disease, vestibular migraine and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV).
The CAVA device is composed of two components: a set of bespoke single-use sensor arrays that adhere to the left and right side of the participant's face; and a small reusable module fitting over the ear that contains a battery, microcomputer data storage facility and connection ports for the arrays. The CAVA device will be worn by all participants for 30 days with the aim of capturing eye movement data during a dizzy attack.
The first objective is to develop an algorithm that can discriminate between the 3 listed dizziness conditions. The second is to quantify the financial and patient benefits of deployment in the NHS. The final objective is to expedite a plan to deploy the system in the NHS.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age 18 and over
. Must have relevant index medical condition: Ménière's Disease, Vestibular Migraine, posterior canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (see section 6.3.1.2 for specific criteria)
. Experiencing episodes of true vertigo with at least 2 episodes within the preceding 4 weeks at time of consent
. The duration and nature of the vertigo is of a duration and a nature supportive of the relevant index medical condition
. Owns and able to use a telephone
. Willing to provide informed consent
. Willing to comply with the study protocol for using the CAVA device
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?
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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?
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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Success of a diagnostic device to diagnose different inner-ear conditions
Timeframe: 30 Days
Trial details
NCT IDNCT05984901
SponsorNorfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust