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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Could a tiny jolt to the head diagnose balance problems?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early study will test whether weak electrical currents applied to the head can help diagnose balance disorders like vestibular schwannoma and vestibular neuritis. Researchers will measure how 30 people with these conditions sway or move in response to the stimulation. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aalto University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop the spins in common inner ear disorder
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding balance training, education, and vestibular rehab to the standard Epley maneuver helps people with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) more than the maneuver alone. Forty-six adults with BPPV will receive either the combined approach or sta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Spinning chair could stop vertigo faster for BPPV patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests two different head-and-body rotation procedures done in a mechanical chair to treat a common inner-ear condition called BPPV, which causes brief but intense spinning sensations. 128 adults with confirmed BPPV will be randomly assigned to either the standard Epley…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC