Comparing two head maneuvers for treating positional vertigo
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study compares two different head movement procedures (Epley and Semont-plus) to treat a common type of vertigo caused by tiny calcium crystals moving in the inner ear. If you have this condition in one ear only and are generally healthy, you may be eligible to help find which treatment works better.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You need a confirmed diagnosis of BPPV in the posterior semicircular canal of one ear (canalithiasis type).
- You must not have BPPV in more than one canal or in both ears.
- You must not have severe neck problems, a neck fracture, severe osteoporosis, unstable heart disease, or respiratory failure that could make the treatment unsafe.
- You must be able to cooperate with the maneuver and keep your eyes open for eye movement recording.
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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