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Different Treatments With the TRV Reposition Chair

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Interventions
Procedure: Type of repositional maneuvre
Registration Number
NCT03541018
Lead Sponsor
Aalborg University Hospital
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.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
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

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Lateral cupulolithiasisType of repositional maneuvreType of repositional maneuvre
Posterior canalolithiasisType of repositional maneuvreType of repositional maneuvre
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Evaluation by VNG Measurements2 years

Video NystagmoGraphy (VNG) equipment will objectively quantify nystagmus characteristics during diagnostic procedures.

Subjective vertigo2 years

A systematic registration of experienced vertigo during each diagnostic procedure will take place.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) questionnaire2 years

Pre-treatment fulfillment of the questionnaire "Dizziness Handicap Inventory" (DHI) will quantify the level of experienced vertigo.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Audiology

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Aalborg, North Denmark Region, Denmark

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