Investigating brain mechanisms and new treatment modalities for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD)

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Diseases of the nervous system

• Registration Number: KCT0005068
• Lead Sponsor: The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 15 June 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. PPPD group
- Men and women between the ages of 18 and 69
- Meeting the diagnostic criteria for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) of the Barany Society for diagnosis of dizziness

2. Control group
- Men and women between the ages of 18 and 69

Exclusion Criteria

- Have major medical, neurological (excluding PPPD), or psychiatric disorders
- If pregnant, breast-feeding, or have a pregnancy plan
- Not suitable for MRI and SPECT imaging (in-body metal and medical devices, claustrophobia, etc.)
- If there is a problem attaching tDCS electrodes due to deformity, inflammatory response, or other dermatological problems of the scalp (PPPD group only)
- Loss of consciousness for more than an hour due to other causes other than general anesthesia
- Has been hospitalized with a head injury

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional Study
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Severity of dizziness symptoms

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Adverse events;Single-photon emission computed tomography Imaging