Predicting brain causes of dizziness in the ER
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study is observing patients who come to the emergency department with vertigo, dizziness, or unsteadiness. Researchers want to predict which of these symptoms are caused by a brain problem (central nervous system), helping doctors make fast and accurate decisions.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having vertigo (spinning sensation), dizziness (lightheadedness), or unsteadiness (feeling off-balance) right now in the emergency department.
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You can understand the study and agree to participate (give consent).
- You do NOT have dementia or other conditions that make you bedridden (unable to get out of bed) for reasons unrelated to these symptoms.
- You do NOT have obvious stroke symptoms that the emergency team already identified as the cause of your vertigo.
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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