CompletedNot Applicable

Brain Structural Abnormalities in Patients With Vertigo

Hungary464 participantsStarted 2020-09-01

Plain-language summary

Introduction: Dizziness is one of the most common complaints in medical practice and is associated with various underlying conditions, including neurological, otolaryngological, and psychological disorders. Preliminary imaging studies like CT, cervical spine X-rays, and carotid/vertebral artery ultrasound, aids in precise diagnosis and targeted therapeutic decisions. MRI is one of the most effective imaging modalities currently available for examining the brain. Purpose: To identify structural brain changes linked to vertigo, explore pre-MRI diagnostic approaches, and evaluate treatment strategies. Methods: The study included 232 patients with vertigo and 232 control subjects. MRI results were categorized, and pre-MRI examinations, symptoms, and treatments were analyzed. Statistical comparisons were conducted using chi-square and t-tests, with significance set at p\<0.05.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Reported dizziness (vertigo) as a primary symptom * Brain MRI requested by the attending physician Exclusion Criteria: * Prior neurological disease or disorder (other than vertigo/dizziness in the vertigo group) * MRI contraindications (e.g., pacemaker, metal implants, claustrophobia)

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What they're measuring

Occurrences With Specific Structural Brain Abnormalities Observed on MRI

Timeframe: From September 2020 to December 2022

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06848712

SponsorUniversity of Pecs

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-31

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