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Comparison of two different drugs in treatment of vertigo caused by BPPV, along with supplementation of vitamin D.

Head - to - head comparison of betahistine and meclizine, alone and with vitamin D supplementation in the management of BPPV: mutli-arm , double blind , randomized controlled trial. - nil

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/04/085346
Enrollment
40
Registered
2025-04-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: H811- Benign paroxysmal vertigo

Interventions

Intervention1: Vitamin D: Levels of Vitamin D will be assessed and supplemented when there is deficiency.60000 units of Vitamin D will be given every week till deficiency is overcome. Control Interve

Sponsors

PES University Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: PATIENTS WITH DIAGNOSIS OF BPPV AND HAVING RESIDUAL DISEASE

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of other vestibular disorders. History of significant neurological condition or psychiatric disorders. History of previous spine or ear surgeries. Recent or concurrent use of medications like aminoglycosides, cisplatin and salicylates. Presence of severe uncontrolled comorbidities. Pregnant or breast feeding women.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the effectiveness of the following in the treatment of causes of residual dizziness in BPPV in subset of Indian population: A.Betahistine B.Meclizine C.Betahistine + Vitamin D D.Meclizine + Vitamin D At the end the following points will be assessed. Primary endpoints: 1.VSS-SF (Vertigo Symptom Scale - Short Form) Score. 2.Red cell Distribution Width Secondary endpoints: 1.Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI). 2.Time to recurrenceTimepoint: Every patient is evaluated at at 0th week, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 6th week, 8th week, 12th week, 16th week, 20th week, 24th week and VSS-sf, DHI score will be recorded.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the health-related quality of life (QOL) before and after the treatment in all four groups.Timepoint: Every patient is evaluated at at 0th week, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 6th week, 8th week, 12th week, 16th week, 20th week, 24th week and VSS-sf, DHI score will be recorded.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSmitha Chandra B C

PESUIMSR

smithachandra10@gmail.com7259511715

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026