Balance implant study for adults with dizziness
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests a new device that may help restore balance for people with long-term dizziness from inner ear problems. The implant is placed surgically to stimulate the balance nerve.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had balance problems for more than a year that have not improved with standard therapy.
- You have hearing loss in your ear to be implanted (moderate to severe for early stage, or up to severe for later stage).
- You have been diagnosed with bilateral vestibulopathy (both inner ears not working well).
- You are able to have ear surgery and use the device.
- You do not have other conditions that would interfere with the study, like certain neurological disorders or substance use.
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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