N/A
Completed N=49
Vestibular Rehabilitation and Dizziness
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01729039 ↗Enrolled (actual)
49
Serious AEs
2.0%
Results posted
Aug 2018
Primary outcomePrimary: Visual Analog Scale - Head Movement — 1.56; 1.81 units on a scale — p=.356
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether vestibular exercises provide added benefit to balance rehabilitation in older adults with dizziness and normal vestibular function.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Visual Analog Scale - Head Movement |
1.56; 1.81 | .356 |
| PRIMARY Visual Analog Scale - Disequilibrium |
1.66; 1.96 | .170 |
| SECONDARY Dynamic Gait Index |
21.54; 21.21 | <.001 sig |
| SECONDARY Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale |
83.98; 83.37 | .005 sig |
| SECONDARY 10 Meter Walk Test |
3.15; 3.28 | .009 sig |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- at least 50 years of age
- documented balance or mobility problems
- normal vestibular function, including otolith function
Exclusion Criteria
- cognitive impairment
- progressive medical issues that would impact mobility (e.g., Parkinson's disease, cerebellar atrophy)
- dizziness due to orthostatic hypotension or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01729039). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.