Proof of Concept Study of EMBalance Decision Support System to Evaluate Balance Disorders (EMBalance)
Dizziness, Vertigo
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Dizziness focused on measuring Decision Support System, Dizziness, Vertigo, Balance
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Be capable of understanding the information provided
- Absence of dementia/uncontrolled psychiatric disorder
- Vertigo or chronic dizziness exacerbated by head movements (<12 months)
- Sub-acute presentation of dizziness (up to 3 months) without presenting to emergency services
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects with learning disability or dementia
- Patients with uncontrolled psychiatric disorders
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Patients' incapable or unwilling to give informed consent.
- Patients with acute vestibular disorders (present at Accident and Emergency).
Sites / Locations
- Antwerp University Hospital
- Freiburg University Medical Center
- Hippocrateio Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Non-specialist doctor +DSS
Non-specialist doctor -DSS
Patients allocated to +DSS group will receive the following intervention: V1: appointment with a non-specialist doctor with the support of the DSS V2: appointment with an overseeing expert V3: DSS Customised Vestibular Physiotherapy V4: follow-up visit with the overseeing expert
Patients allocated to -DSS group will receive the following intervention: V1: appointment with a non-specialist doctor without the support of the DSS V2: appointment with an overseeing expert V3: Standard Physiotherapy Practice V4: follow-up visit with the overseeing expert