Vestibular Rehabilitation for Strokepatients With Dizziness
StrokeDizzinessRecently, the investigators has shown that dizziness is common among patients with first time stroke and that it affects self perceived health. There are indications that vestibular rehabilitation can have effect of neurological causes of dizziness and vertigo and it therefore seems important to find out if vestibular rehabilitation can affect dizziness among patients with stroke. The aim of this study is to find out if vestibular rehabilitation can have any effect on function, balance and self-rated health among patients with first time stroke.
Promethazine vs. Lorazepam for Treatment of Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo.This study was a prospective, randomized, double-blind, parallel group clinical trial designed to compare the efficacy of intravenous (IV) promethazine and lorazepam for the treatment of peripheral vertigo in Emergency Department setting.
Treating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) in ED Patients
Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoBenign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common complaint of emergency department patients. The importance of early diagnosis and treatment can lead to a much improved quality of life for patients afflicted by this ailment. It is the purpose of this study to evaluate and examine two methods of treatment. Patients will be randomized to receive the more common conventional medication therapy versus the canalith repositioning technique. All patients enrolled into this study are emergency department patients who have been diagnosed with BPPV via a positive Dix-Hallpike Maneuver. The hypothesis of this study is that vestibular rehabilitation will allow for resolution of symptoms without the use of conventional medication therapy in the acute management of BPPV in the emergency department patient.
TRV-chair vs Manual Repositioning Maneuver in Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo...
BPPVComparison of treatment efficacy of a mechanical rotational chair (TRV-chair) vs. manual repositioning maneuvers in BPPV
Vestibular Rehabilitation Verses Virtual Reality on Dizziness, Balance and Gait in Subacute Stroke...
Vestibular RehabilitationThere is paucity of literature in studying the comparative effects of Vestibular Rehabilitation and Virtual Reality. This study will determine the effects of these interventions on dizziness, balance and gait. This study will also deduce the role of vestibular rehabilitation and Virtual reality in subacute stroke patients
Effect of Aerobics and Balancing Exercises on Anxiety and Dizziness in Patients With COVID-19
Corona Virus InfectionThe recently emerged coronavirus named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) is the newest threat to human health. It has already infected more than half a million people worldwide, leading to a lot of deaths. Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019(COVID-19) will experience high levels of anxiety and low sleep quality due to isolation treatment. Purposes: Was to investigate the effect of aerobics and balancing exercises on anxiety and dizziness in patients with COVID-19. Subjects: Thirty anxiety and dizziness patients with COVID-19 aged from 45-65 years of both sexes, randomly divided into two groups, selected from outpatient clinic ,General
Quantification of the Effect of the OtoBand on Objective Measures of Vertigo and Dizziness
DizzinessVertigo3 moreVestibular disorders are among the most common causes of disability in society and affect over 50% of the population over the age of 65 and a significant percentage of the younger population. Vestibular disorders have a dramatic impact on daily life impacting work, relationships, and even activities of daily living.The OtoBand has shown promise and might be beneficial for treating or improving the course of recovery from vestibular disorders. This study seeks to quantify the effect of the study device, the OtoBand, on objective measures of dizziness and vertigo in patients with vestibular dysfunction. The study will be conducted at a single-site and will be a blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled design in which participants do not know if they are receiving bone conducted stimulation 1) at a therapeutic level or 2) at a non therapeutic level.
Comparison of Half-Somersault Exercise With Brandt-Daroff Exercise in BPPV.
VertigoParoxysmalThis study is important as there are numbers of BPPV patients presenting to outpatient departments which needs more efficient techniques for management of BPPV. Talking about literature, there are numbers of studies done on different maneuvers but there is yet no study available which compares these maneuvers. So the purpose of this study is to compare these techniques to find which one is more effective in treating PC-BPPV.
Rizatriptan for Episodic Dizziness in Vestibular Migraine
Vestibular MigraineMigrainous VertigoSuffering from dizzy spells and migraine headaches? Vestibular Migraine (VM), a newly recognized type of migraine that causes bouts of dizziness. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and The Mayo Clinic is seeking people with VM to participate in a research study. The purpose of this study is to look at the natural history of VM and learn more about common symptoms. Investigators also want to learn the effects, both positive and negative, of the commonly used migraine drug, rizatriptan, when it is used for spells of dizziness in people with VM. Patients may be eligible to participate if: Patients are between the ages of 18 & 65 Patients have a history of vestibular migraine Patients are able to maintain a vestibular symptom diary The study includes 3 visits with compensation. All participants must complete questionnaires on dizziness, headache symptoms, general health and well-being, mental health, and a questionnaire on patient's satisfaction with study medication.
Vestibular Rehabilitation and Balance Training After Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain InjuryBrain Concussion2 moreThe main aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of vestibular rehabilitation and balance training on patients with dizziness and balance problems after traumatic brain injury.