DIZZINESS

This study will check if a bedside examination done by emergency room doctors can accurately predict whether vertigo, dizziness, or unsteadiness is caused by a brain problem like a stroke. Researchers will study 825 adults in the ER and compare the exam's results to standard test…

This study tests whether watching moving patterns (like a spinning disk or VR display) can help doctors objectively diagnose visually induced dizziness. Researchers will measure balance and symptoms in 240 people, including those with concussion-related dizziness, non-concussion …

This study compares two non-drug treatments for people with chronic neck pain, dizziness, and headaches caused by cervicocranial dysfunction. Fifty adults will be randomly assigned to receive either osteopathic manipulative treatment or standard physiotherapy. Researchers will me…

This study tests a personalized, noninvasive brain stimulation technique called TMS for people aged 18–65 with chronic symptoms after a mild concussion or traumatic brain injury. Symptoms like headache, dizziness, brain fog, and anxiety can last for months. Participants will rece…

This study looks at whether surgical masks or N95 masks work better to reduce physical symptoms like headache, fatigue, and muscle pain caused by surgical smoke in operating room nurses. 38 nurses wore each type of mask for four weeks and reported their symptoms. The results show…

This study tests whether a mobile app can help adults with dizziness after a mild traumatic brain injury. 68 participants will either do standard home exercises or use a gamified app version. The goal is to see if the app leads to greater improvement in dizziness and balance afte…

This study looks at whether adding Brandt-Daroff exercises to the usual GANS maneuver can reduce dizziness and improve quality of life for people with BPPV, a common inner-ear condition that causes brief spinning spells. About 30 adults with BPPV will be split into two groups: on…

This study tests if entering an MRI machine more slowly can reduce the dizziness and vertigo some people feel near strong magnets. Researchers will have 100 participants enter the MRI at different speeds (20 seconds to 3 minutes) and report their symptoms. The goal is to find a s…

This study tests whether hearing aids with built-in sensors and artificial intelligence can assess a person's risk of falling and help them hear better in noisy environments. Researchers at Stanford University will enroll 350 adults aged 55 and older who already wear hearing aids…

This study looks at whether having a physical therapist available in the emergency department (ED) can improve care for people with dizziness. Researchers will compare two hospitals: one where physical therapy is offered in the ED and one where usual care is given. The main goal …