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Vestibular Dysfunction and Glucose Metabolism

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Glucose Intolerance
Dysfunction of Vestibular System
Interventions
Behavioral: fractioned diet without glucose
Registration Number
NCT02226536
Lead Sponsor
University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Brief Summary

Introduction: the global sugar consumption has increased in the past 50 years and their abusive intake is responsible for the insulin resistance and causes the metabolic syndrome - obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and coronary heart disease. Objective: To evaluate the effect of scheduled diet without glucose as treatment of labyrinthine disorders associated with glucose-insulin index. Study Design: A prospective randomized controlled trial. Patients and Methods: A study conducted at the University of São Paulo with 51 patients divided into two groups: Diet Group (DG) that comprises subjects treated with fractionated diet with glucose restriction and control group (CG) where individuals were not counseled regarding diet. Patients underwent computerized dynamic posturography - sensory organization test (CDP - SOT) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) in the first and thirtieth days of the study.

Detailed Description

51 patientes with dizziness and glucose intolerance diagnosed by the glucose tolerance test were selected.

The subjects were submited to CDP SOT conditions and a visual analogue scale to measure his self perception about dizziness.

Then, they were randomized in two groups: with and without fractioned diet without glucose during 30 days.

The CDP was repeated in order to verify a statistical difference of SOT condition 5 that reflects the individual hability to maintain the own posture with the vestibule solely and CS - that represents the final balance situation.

The VAS was repeated too in order to verify the self perception of the dizziness after diet.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
51
Inclusion Criteria
  • dizziness related to fasting or glucose intake
  • alterations of glucose tolerance test
Exclusion Criteria
  • dizziness not related to vestibular problems
  • ortopedical or neurological diseases
  • diabetes mellitus

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
controlfractioned diet without glucoseUsual diet without any orientation
fractioned diet without glucosefractioned diet without glucoseFractioned diet without glucose
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of equilibrium score through the computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) in 51 patients30 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Self perception of dizziness mesured by the visual analogue scale30 days
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