Peripheral vertigo

This study tested an experimental drug called SPI-1005 (ebselen) in 254 adults with Meniere's disease, a condition causing hearing loss, ringing in the ears, and dizziness. Participants received either the drug or a placebo for a set period, followed by an open-label phase where …

This 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…

This study tested a new MRI technique to detect endolymphatic hydrops (fluid buildup) in the inner ear of people with Meniere's disease. The new method uses a special 3D FLAIR sequence without contrast dye, compared to the standard method that requires an injection. The goal was …

This 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…

This study tests an experimental drug called SPI-1005 (ebselen) in adults with Meniere's disease, a condition that causes vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. The trial compares three doses of SPI-1005 against a placebo to see if it safely reduces these symptoms. Researchers will…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…