ACTRN12623000444684
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The effect of noisy galvanic vestibular stimulation on postural control in people with bilateral vestibulopathy
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Bilateral vestibulopathy
- Sponsor
- Auckland University of Technology
- Enrollment
- 31
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
No summary available.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •a.Probable diagnosis of Bilateral vestibulopathy (BVP) (determined by a neurologist, ENT consultant, GP, audiologist or specialist vestibular clinic).
- •b.Self\-reported unsteadiness when walking
- •plus either
- •oscillopsia during walking or quick head/body movements or
- •worsening of balance in darkness or on uneven ground.
- •c.No symptoms when sitting or lying under static conditions (self\-reported)
- •d.Aged between 18 and 80 years
- •After consent participants will undertake a vestibular assessment to ensure they meet the clinical criteria for BVP of
- •Bilaterally reduced vestibular function indicated by either
- •a.Horizontal angular VOR gain (\<0\.8\) measured by video Head Impulse Testing or
Exclusion Criteria
- •Participants will be excluded from the study if they have:
- •a. They have any evidence of CNS involvement including hereditary ataxias or brain stem/ cerebellar abnormalities, or any central eye movement abnormalities or previously diagnosed neurological condition. (Participants will be screened by staff at the clinics they are recruited via).
- •b.Unable to stand independently for 5 minutes or ambulate for 10m without aid
- •c.Individuals who are medically required to restrict their head movement
- •d.Metal implants in the head or neck such as cochlea implants, clips, coilings, shunts or endoprosthesis
- •e.Pacemaker or implanted defibrillator
- •f.Previous open skull surgery or trepanation
- •g.Broken skin in the region of electrode placement
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Not specified
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