Idiopathic bilateral vestibulopathy
MONDO:0015743Idiopathic bilateral vestibulopathy is a rare otorhinolaryngologic disease characterized by dysfunction of both peripheral labyrinths or of the eighth nerves, which presents with persistent unsteadiness of gait (particularly in darkness, during eye closure or under impaired visual conditions, or when standing/walking on uneven, soft or wobbly ground) and oscillopsia associated with head movements. The disease may be progressive, presenting no episodes of vertigo, or sequential, presenting recurrent episodes of vertigo.
14 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Balance-Restoring implant trial offers hope for chronic dizziness sufferers
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new device called a multichannel vestibular implant for people who have lost most or all of their balance function due to inner ear damage. The implant electrically stimulates the balance nerve to help improve stability and vision during movement. Up to 30…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Bionic balance: implant aims to steady patients with inner ear disorder
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing a combined cochlear and vestibular implant (CVI) in 13 people who have lost both hearing and balance function due to bilateral vestibulopathy. The implant stimulates the nerves for hearing and balance to see if it can improve stability, vision during movemen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC