Virtual reality therapy for one-sided inner ear balance problems
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests if virtual reality-based optokinetic stimulation can help people with balance problems caused by reduced function in one inner ear. It may offer a new way to retrain your balance system.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with reduced function in one inner ear using a VNG test.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You scored in the top 5% (96-100 percentile) on a System Usability Scale, meaning you find technology easy to use.
- You do not have balance problems in both ears.
- You do not have any vision problems, neurological disorders, or trouble communicating.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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