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
29 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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Home exercises may steady the steps of seniors with dizziness
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot trial tests whether a home-based exercise program, paired with a self-guided education booklet, can help adults aged 60 and older who have benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) with or without vestibular hypofunction. Participants are randomly assigned to either …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Muhammad Hizami bin Mustafa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could virtual reality help soothe dizziness better than standard therapy?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether virtual reality-assisted vestibular rehabilitation can reduce dizziness and improve balance and walking more than conventional vestibular rehabilitation in people with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Participants, aged 18 to 40 with residual …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 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