This study helps in assessing the effectiveness of using a treatment based on computer generated environment in addition to regular home based physical treatment to treat the dizziness and balance problems caused by an underperforming inner ear.

The efficacy of virtual reality based vestibular rehabilitation therapy as an add on therapy on dizziness symptoms among the patients with peripheral vestibular hypofunction - A randomized controlled trial. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/01/102633

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-30

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: H813- Other peripheral vertigo

Interventions

Intervention1: Virtual reality based vestibular rehabilitation therapy: Participants will receive a VR based VRT program in addition to the home based exercises using the VR Head mounted display and w

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 18 and 65 years. Diagnosis of PVH confirmed by VNG showing canal paresis with directional preponderance.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any physical discomfort (e.g., neck discomfort) that would interfere with exercises. Patients having acute episodes History of psychological and/or neurological disorders. Central vestibular pathology. Ischemic heart disease.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To assess the efficacy of supplementing Virtual reality based Vestibular rehabilitation therapy with home based Vestibular rehabilitation exercises on dizziness symptoms when compared to the Home based vestibular rehabilitation exercises alone among the patients with peripheral vestibular hypofunction.Timepoint: Baseline ,4 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To assess patient tolerance and adherence to Virtual reality based VRT using Simulator sickness questionnaire(SSQ) survey among the patients with Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction.Timepoint: After 1st and last session.(4 weeks)	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrKalaiarasi raja

JIPMER

kalaiarasi004@gmail.com9489693249

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026