New ER exam could slash vertigo misdiagnosis

NCT ID NCT05062915

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Esbjerg Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether using specialized eye-movement tests (HINTS and v-HIT) in the emergency room can help doctors correctly diagnose the cause of sudden vertigo. Researchers tracked 90 adults with acute vertigo to see if these tests reduced misdiagnosis and sped up treatment. They also looked at whether early balance training helped patients recover faster.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: HINTS and v-HIT diagnostic tests, plus vestibular rehabilitation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to faster, more accurate diagnosis of vertigo causes in emergency rooms, reducing unnecessary tests and improving treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a completed observational study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The diagnostic tests require specialized training and equipment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Vertigo vestibular neuronitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE VESTIBULAR SYNDROME VERTIGO

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital South West Jutland

Esbjerg, 6700, Denmark

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