Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Dizziness & Balance in Elderly Population (NCT06303271) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Dizziness & Balance in Elderly Population
Pakistan100 participantsStarted 2024-02-01
Plain-language summary
The objective of the study is to determine the effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on dizziness and balance on elderly population with unilateral vestibular hypofunction. Patients will be divided into experimental and control group. Randomized participants will be allocated into control and experimental group. Intervention Group A received Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) and Caw Thorne Cooksey exercise while Group group B received Caw Thorne Cooksey exercise only. Both groups received intervention of 30 minutes daily for 4 weeks (16 sessions). Assessment was done at the baseline, after 2 weeks and after 4 weeks
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Able to give consent
. Age 60 and above
. Diagnosed patient of unilateral(Left) vestibular hypo function
. Both Genders
. BBS with 20-41
Exclusion criteria
. Patient with any neurological impairment (Epilepsy, stroke ALS etc.)
. Central cause of vestibular hypo function
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?
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
The Dix-Hall pike test
Timeframe: 4 weeks
2
Berg Balance Scale
Timeframe: 4 weeks
3
The Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI)
Timeframe: 4 weeks
4
Dynamic Gait Index (DGI)
Timeframe: 4 weeks
5
Modified Clinical Test of sensory interaction & Balance (MCTSIB)