Measuring inner ear function with weak electrical stimulation
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study uses a weak electrical current to test how well your inner ear balance system works. It may help people with certain inner ear conditions like vestibular schwannoma or vestibular neuritis.
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Who can take part
- You have signed a consent form to participate.
- You have one of these conditions: vestibular schwannoma, vestibular neuritis, or sudden hearing loss with balance problems in one ear.
- You have never had epilepsy or seizures.
- You have not had brain surgery in the past.
- You do not have a pacemaker, cochlear implant, or other implanted device.
- You are not pregnant and do not have skin damage on your scalp or neck.
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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