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NCT Number: NCT05676307

Vestibular Rehabilitaion in Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction

The purpose of this study is to determine the etiological factors that constitute bilateral vestibular hypofunction and to investigate the effect of vestibular rehabilitation in these patients.

The Caloric test and Video Head Impulse test were applied to evaluate the vestibular hypofunction picture of the patients who applied to Clinic with complaints of vertigo, dizziness and imbalance. Among these patients with BVH, those with vestibular symptoms, imbalance complaints and limited daily living activities were included in rehabilitation. In order to investigate the effectiveness of rehabilitation, oculomotor functions were evaluated using Simulation Of Vestibulo-ocular Reflex Exercises (SVORE) System, balance assessment was done with timed balance tests and quality of life assessment was performed with Dizziness Handicap Inventory.

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Key information

Conditions

Bilateral Vestibular Loss Bilateral Vestibulopathy Ear Diseases Labyrinth Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Vestibular Diseases Vestibular Rehabilitation

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Gönül Ertunç Gülçelik

Kocaeli, 41030, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients between 18-70 years of age with bilateral vestibular hypofunction and peripheral vestibulopathy

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction, cerebellar lesion, and cognitive problems were excluded from the study.

Treatment and study plan

Vestibular rehabilitation

Behavioral

Cawthorne Cooksey Based Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises (Oculomotor exercise, Vestibulo-ocular Exercise, posture exercise, balance training, etc)

Primary outcomes

  1. Evaluation of Oculomotor Activity (Saccade Frequency Level)

    Time frame: 8 week

    Oculomotor Function Level was evaluated with Simulation Of Vestibulo-ocular Reflex Exercises (SVORE) System. The name of this web-based system that supports VOR wient in the evaluation part of the vestibular software.sth oculomotor and optokinetic stimuli is Simulation of Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Exercises (SVORE). This system includes Assessment and Rehabilitation departments. The maximum saccade frequency levels were determined with the measurements. For the evaluation of saccade eye movement, patient will be asked to focus on the objects on the screen.

  2. Quality of Life Assesment

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    The level of quality of life was evaluated with Dizziness Handicap inventory.The Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), which evaluates the quality of life in vestibular diseases, was used in the study. This 25-item scale determines the emotional and functional outcomes of patients in vestibular system diseases as well as aggravating factors related to dizziness and impaired balance.

  3. Static Balance Tests

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    To evaluate the static balance of the patients; Length of standing in romberg, semitandem, tandem, standing on one leg, eyes open-closed positions were recorded in seconds with a stopwatch.

  4. Evaluation of Oculomotor Activity (Pursuit Frequency Level)

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Oculomotor Function Level was evaluated with Simulation Of Vestibulo-ocular Reflex Exercises (SVORE) System. The name of this web-based system that supports VOR wient in the evaluation part of the vestibular software.sth oculomotor and optokinetic stimuli is Simulation of Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Exercises (SVORE). This system includes Assessment and Rehabilitation departments. The maximum pursuit frequency levels were determined with the measurements.For the evaluation of pursuit eye movement, patient will be asked to focus continuely on the objects on the screen.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Gedik University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

ETIOLOGICAL FACTORS AND EFFECT OF VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION ON BILATERAL VESTIBULAR HYPOFUNCTION

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Jan 9, 2023
Registry last updated
Jan 9, 2023

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