Effect of Virtual Reality-Based Vestibular Rehabilitation with Head Movements on Dizziness Severity and Vertigo Symptoms in Patients with Unilateral Peripheral Vestibular Dysfunction: A Pilot Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 10
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
This pilot study aims to evaluate the effect of virtual reality–based vestibular rehabilitation with head movements on dizziness severity and vertigo symptoms in patients with unilateral peripheral vestibular dysfunction. Participants diagnosed with unilateral peripheral vestibular dysfunction will perform head movements using VR goggles with the VR Roller Coaster application, progressing from sitting in week 1, standing in week 2, standing on uneven ground in week 3, and continuing at the same highest challenge level in week 4. The rehabilitation program will be conducted for a duration of 4 weeks with each session consisting of 10 minutes of VR exposure plus a 5-minute interval for 2 sets, 4 sessions per week. Dizziness, vertigo symptoms, and quality of life will be assessed using the Dizziness Handicap Inventory and Vertigo Symptom Scale Short Form at baseline, two weeks, and four weeks.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 30.00 Year(s) 至 60.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Adults aged 30–60 years
- •Positive findings on relevant clinical tests, from ENT specialist.
- •Clinically diagnosed vertigo with chronic unilateral peripheral vestibular dysfunction .
- •Mild to moderate vertigo and dizziness symptoms, as measured by the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI)scale.
- •Patient able to understand and follow instructions.
- •Patient currently not on medications (chronic patients).
排除标准
- •Patients who cannot tolerate virtual reality due to physical or health limitations.
- •Patients with a positive Dix-Hallpike test (indicating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo [BPPV]).
- •This is because BPPV has specific treatments (e.g. repositioning maneuvers).
- •Contraindications to Virtual Reality (VR) use, such as: •Severe visual impairments (Nystagmus, Double vision, cataracts, photosensitivity).
- ••Severe motor impairments affecting VR engagement.
- •Central vestibular disorders like vestibular migraines
- •Severe cognitive impairments that hamper the ability to understand or perform the intervention protocols.
研究者
Dr Chaitali Patil
TMVs Lokmanya Tilak College of Physiotherapy