Effective Treatments for Dizziness After BPPV: A Clinical Study (NCT06936345) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effective Treatments for Dizziness After BPPV: A Clinical Study
Turkey (Türkiye)56 participantsStarted 2023-12-01
Plain-language summary
This clinical study aimed to evaluate how effective vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) and Theta Binaural Beats (T-BB) are in reducing dizziness and anxiety in patients who continue to feel unsteady after successful treatment for a common inner ear condition called BPPV. A total of 56 adult patients were divided into three groups, each receiving different types of home-based exercises: Cawthorne-Cooksey Exercises (CCE), Brandt-Daroff Exercises (BDE), or CCE combined with T-BB. The study measured both physical balance and emotional symptoms such as anxiety. Results showed that all treatments helped, but patients who received CCE with T-BB showed the most improvement in both balance and anxiety levels. The findings suggest that combining physical and audio-based therapy may be especially helpful for people with ongoing dizziness after BPPV.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with unilateral posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
* Successfully treated with canalith repositioning procedures (CRP)
* Experiencing persistent dizziness or imbalance lasting at least 20 days after CRP
* Able and willing to perform home-based vestibular rehabilitation exercises
* Provided informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of other vestibular or neurological disorders (e.g., Meniere's disease, multiple sclerosis)
* History of psychiatric conditions that may interfere with participation
* Use of medications affecting vestibular function or anxiety within the last 4 weeks
* Conductive or sensorineural hearing loss
* Cognitive impairment or inability to follow digital instructions
* Previous participation in vestibular rehabilitation within the past 6 months
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
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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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Change in Sensory Organization Test (SOT) Scores from Baseline to Post-Intervention