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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation with Press Needles for Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation with Press Needles for Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2026000206
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-28
Start date
2026-03-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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

Conditions

Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness

Interventions

Treatment group:Acupressure stimulation of auricle + vestibular rehabilitation training
Control Group 1:Ear acupressure and vestibular rehabilitation training
Control Group 2:Vestibular rehabilitation training

Sponsors

Zhengzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. 18 years of age = age = 80 years; 2. Meet the diagnostic criteria of Western medicine PPPD and traditional Chinese medicine; 3. Be able to cooperate to complete the DHI scale, HAMA scale, and HAMD scale; 4. All patients voluntarily participate in the study and sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Primary psychiatric patients and patients with needle phobia; 2. Individuals with a history of long-term alcohol abuse, substance dependence, suicidal tendencies, or cognitive decline; 3. Exclusion of individuals with severe diseases of the heart, brain, liver, or kidneys; 4. Exclusion of central vertigo, vestibular neuritis, Meniere's disease, or dizziness caused by other reasons.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Duration of dizziness;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Duration of dizziness;Vertigo Disorder Scale;Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale;Hamilton Depression Rating Scale;Treatment Satisfaction Evaluation;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhiguo Miao

Zhengzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital

826279654@qq.com15981850795

Outcome results

None listed

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