Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
MONDO:8000018Idiopathic recurrent vertigo associated with positional nystagmus. It is associated with a vestibular loss without other neurological or auditory signs. Unlike in labyrinthitis and vestibular neuronitis inflammation in the ear is not observed.
Also known as: BPPV, BRV, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, familial benign recurrent vertigo, familial vestibulopathy, vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional, vertigo, benign recurrent, vestibulopathy, familial
27 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New wearable device aims to diagnose dizziness causes automatically
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a wearable device that tracks eye movements during dizzy spells to help doctors tell apart three common inner-ear conditions: Ménière's disease, vestibular migraine, and BPPV. Four adults wore the device for 30 days to capture data. The goal was to develop a com…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Eye-Tracking gadget could help ER doctors spot dangerous causes of dizziness
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a special eye-tracking device (video-oculography) helps emergency room doctors more accurately diagnose the cause of vertigo or dizziness. About 130 adults with dizziness were randomly assigned to get either the eye-tracking test plus standard care, or s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Eye exercises may help steady your world: new study shows promise for dizziness
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two types of eye exercises—gaze stabilization and optokinetic training—in 32 adults aged 35-55 with chronic dizziness from inner ear problems. The goal was to see which better improves dizziness, balance, and confidence in daily activities. Results help guide th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Simple eye and neck moves may soothe dizzy spells
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether eye and neck exercises can reduce dizziness and uncontrolled eye movements in young adults with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Fifty-six participants did either eye exercises alone or combined eye and neck exercises for six weeks. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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App boosts balance exercise adherence in dizzy patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a smartphone app helps people with dizziness do their prescribed balance exercises more consistently. Thirty adults with various vestibular disorders were randomly assigned to use the app or keep a paper diary. The researchers measured how often particip…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Haifa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Virtual reality game aims to steady wobbly patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested a virtual reality system called DizzyVR for rehabilitating people with dizziness from inner ear disorders. Ten adults used the system for eight weekly sessions. The goal was to see if it was easy to use, safe, and enjoyable, and to gather early data on whe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Loyola Andalucia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New strategy aims to stop missed dizziness diagnoses in ERs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how to improve care for dizzy patients in the emergency department. Over 90,000 adults participated. The goal was to help doctors use proven tests and treatments for common causes of dizziness like BPPV. The study tested new training and tools to make sure pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Vertigo survey aims to unravel dizziness mysteries worldwide
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study surveyed 250 adults with vestibular disorders (like vertigo) across Belgium, France, and the US. Participants filled out questionnaires about dizziness, anxiety, and thinking problems, while doctors provided routine test results. The goal is to link symptoms …
Sponsor: Université Catholique de Louvain • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New french tool to help diagnose dizzy kids
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a French version of a questionnaire that measures dizziness symptoms in children aged 7 to 17. Researchers asked 85 kids with and without balance issues to fill out the survey twice, two weeks apart. The goal was to see if the translated questionnaire is reliabl…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:17 UTC