Chewing gum for dizziness from inner ear crystals
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests if chewing gum helps reduce dizziness in people who come to the emergency room with a common type of vertigo caused by loose crystals in the inner ear. If you qualify, you will get the standard medicine for dizziness, and half the participants will also chew gum to see if it makes them feel better faster.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your dizziness started less than 24 hours ago.
- A doctor confirmed you have posterior canal BPPV, a type of vertigo from inner ear crystals, using a specific head movement test.
- You are getting a standard dizziness medicine through an IV.
- Your dizziness is moderate (rated 4 to 7 on a 0-10 scale).
- You are awake, alert, and able to chew gum without problems.
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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