Dysfunction of Vestibular System, Nausea Persistent, Vomiting
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to characterize the accompanying symptoms, evaluation and management of patients with chronic vestibular dysfunction presenting with nausea and vomiting.
Detailed description
Based on prior study, a significant portion of patients referred for refractory gastroparesis in fact have signs suggestive of vestibular dysfunction as the cause of chronic nausea and vomiting. Our prior retrospective study identified a population of said subjects. The aim of this study is to further characterize the concomitant symptoms, course of diagnosis, treatment and long-term follow up (up to 5 yrs) of this condition.
Interventions
OTHERQuestionnaire survey
Mailed questionnaire investigating response to empiric treatment trials, further investigations by otolarygology and possible alternative diagnoses.
Sponsors
Baylor Research Institute
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 89 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Clinical symptoms of nausea and vomiting for at least 4 weeks * Abnormal modified Fukuda stepping test on examination (\>90 degree rotation from midline while marching in place for 60 seconds) or nystagmus or abnormal Rhomberg test
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnancy * Unable to complete questionnaire survey
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of nausea and vomiting | 1 to 2 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Associated symptoms | 1 to 2 months |
| Alternate diagnoses | 1 to 2 months |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed