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The effect of rehabilitation and galvanic vestibular stimulation on the treatment of persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD)

Comparing the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation with and without galvanic vestibular stimulation on dizziness and postural control in patients with persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: A randomized controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20160131026279N6
Enrollment
27
Registered
2023-09-18
Start date
2023-09-13
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-10-16

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

Conditions

persistent postural-perceptual dizziness. Other disorders of vestibular function

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1 (VRT): receiving individualized vestibular rehabilitation 30 minutes twice a day for 6 weeks, in which the rehabilitation exercises are planned based on the patien

Sponsors

Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed with PPPD according to Barany Society Committee diagnostic criteria. The symptoms of 3 months duration or more No previous experience with vestibular exercises or rehabilitation 18 to 65 years of age Lack of previous drug or alcohol addiction No Current neurological disorder Lack of drug consumption that results in suppressing vestibular system compensation Not pregnant woman No current vestibular disease coexist with PPPD patients Lack of musculoskeletal issues that impair gait Absence of cognitive impairment No vestibular paroxysmia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Fatigue or unwillingness of the patient to continue the test Catch a disease affecting the vestibular system during the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Path length (anteroposterior and mediolateral). Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: The Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Angle of path length. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: The Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance.;Dizziness handicap inventory score. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Dizziness handicap inventory.;Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale score. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.

Countries

Iraq

Contacts

Public ContactMansoureh Adel Ghahraman

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

madel@tums.ac.ir+98 21 7753 4364

Outcome results

None listed

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