Prednisone Treatment for Vestibular Neuronitis
Vestibular Diseases, Vestibular Neuronitis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Vestibular Diseases focused on measuring Vestibular Neuronitis, Vestibular Function Tests, Vestibular Adaptation, Steroids
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Clinical diagnosis of vestibular neuronitis. Documentation of unilateral reduced caloric response (caloric asymmetry >25%) on the EOG caloric study. Exclusion Criteria: Complaints of new hearing loss, tinnitus, or neurological deficits. The presence of previously non-diagnosed sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) History of vestibular dysfunction. Patient younger than 18 years of age. Known contra-indication to systemic steroids: Unbalanced hypertension, un-controlled diabetes mellitus, immunodeficiency, active peptic disease, and avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
Sites / Locations
- Unit of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Rambam Medical Center
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Carmel Medical Center
- Otoneurolgy Unit, Lin Medical Center, Clalit Health Services
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
1
2
Prednisone
Placebo