Duizeligheid dizziness spinning sensation
Conditions
Interventions
In older patients with a high risk of persistent impairment because of
dizziness we will compare a risk factor-guided intervention consisting of one,
two, or three of the following interventions: (1
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria: - being 65 years or older - consulted a general practitioner for a new episode of dizziness, defined as recurrent dizziness for at least one month, including a giddy or rotational sensation, loss of balance, faint feeling, light-headedness, instability, or tendency to fall - current dizziness-related impairment (Dizziness Handicap Inventory score >= 30) - ability to speak, read and write Dutch
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - severe cognitive impairment according to the patient*s GP - serious co morbidity that precludes participation in an exercise program - current enrolment in interfering study - if the patient*s GP deems participation of the patient in this study undesirable and/or if participation could damage the doctor-patient relationship for any reason. The GP*s judgement in relation to possible damage of the doctor-patient relationship will always overrule other in- or exclusion criteria.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary clinical outcome is dizziness related impairment at follow-up, which will be assessed using the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are quality of life (EQ-5D-5L), difference in *Fall Risk Increasing Drug* count, anxiety/depression, dizziness frequency, fall frequency, health care utilization. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed