Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Conditions
Keywords
TRV Reposition Chair, Epley Maneuvre
Brief summary
To investigate which treatment option (reposition maneuver) with the TRV chair that is the most effective in patients diagnosed with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Subtypes of BPPV will be examined after randomization to specific treatments.
Detailed description
Patients diagnosed with BPPV with subtypes of either posterior canalolithiasis or lateral cupulolithiasis will we considered for enrollment. Each subgroup of patients will undergo randomization for a specific treatment.
Interventions
PROCEDUREType of repositional maneuvre
Patients randomized to 2 different repositional maneuvres related to the subtypes of BPPV
Sponsors
Aalborg University Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age above 18 years of age * Medical history compatible with BPPV * Verification of BPPV with either Dix-Hallpike Maneuver or Supine Roll Test.
Exclusion criteria
* Former treatment with a repositional Chair * Not being able to participate or cooperate in the treatment provided by the TRV Repositional Chair
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation by VNG Measurements | 2 years | Video NystagmoGraphy (VNG) equipment will objectively quantify nystagmus characteristics during diagnostic procedures. |
| Subjective vertigo | 2 years | A systematic registration of experienced vertigo during each diagnostic procedure will take place. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) questionnaire | 2 years | Pre-treatment fulfillment of the questionnaire Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) will quantify the level of experienced vertigo. |
Countries
Denmark
Outcome results
None listed